Pepperdine University School of Law

2024 Tuition $68,046LSAT 164GPA 3.86

Private - Malibu, California

For the academic year 2023-2024, Pepperdine University School of Law's tuition & fees is $68,046. The tuition data is from school's bursar/financial aid page and IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for one academic year is $99,346.

Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition & Expenses

2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$68,046
Books & Supplies Costs$1,200
Room & Board$24,200
Other Expenses$5,900
2024-2025 Estimates*
Tuition & Fees$72,100
*2024-2025 estimates based on last 2 years rate

Tuition Comparison to Similar Schools

Compared to other law schools nationwide, Pepperdine University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $50,622.
Compared to private law schools, Pepperdine University School of Law' tuition & fees is slightly higher than the average tuition of $55,783.
Compared to law schools in California, its tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $61,050.
The next table compares the law school tuition & fees between Pepperdine University School of Law and similar schools. The similar law schools are selected by ranking and school type, and comparison frequency by our users.
In-StateOut-of-State
Pepperdine University School of Law$68,046
All U.S. Law Schools
Public Schools$30,475$43,661
Private Schools$55,783
California Law Schools
Public Schools$67,397$67,397
Private Schools$58,934
LocationTuition & Fees
Pepperdine University School of LawMalibu, CA$68,046
Baylor Law SchoolWaco, TX$64,650
University of San Diego School of LawSan Diego, CA$62,981
Loyola University Chicago School of LawChicago, IL$56,450
Washington College of LawWashington, DC$65,556
Columbus School of LawWashington, DC$58,436

Master of Law (LL.M.) program Tuition

For the academic year 2023-2024, Pepperdine University School of Law's LL.M. tuition & fees is $65,076.
With indirect costs not billed by school, such as room & boards and personal living expenses, the total cost of attendance for the LL.M. program is $95,976.
2023-2024 Rate
Tuition & Fees$65,076
Books & Supplies Costs$800
Room & Board$24,200
Other Expenses$5,900

Admission Stats and Requirements to Apply

The 2024 Pepperdine University School of Law's acceptance rate is 28.18%. A total of 3,485 applicants applied to and 982 students were accepted. Of the admitted students, 173 enrolled finally, and the yield (i.e. enrollment rate) is 17.62%.
The next table compares Pepperdine University School of Law's acceptance rate and yield to other law schools by school type and location.
ApplicantsAcceptedEnrolledAcceptance RateYield
2019-20203,00689618729.81%20.87%
2020-20213,5461,00018228.20%18.20%
2021-20224,4541,11220224.97%18.17%
2022-20233,9711,09918727.68%17.02%
2018-20192,9821,08215436.28%14.23%
2017-20182,07787015441.89%17.70%
2016-20172,3751,10920646.69%18.58%
2015-20162,6271,27919948.69%15.56%
2023-20243,48598217328.18%17.62%
Acceptance RateYield# of Enrolled Students
Pepperdine University School of Law28.18%17.62%173
All U.S. Law Schools42.35%31.09%187
Public Schools41.36%31.47%161
Private Schools43.11%30.79%207
California Law Schools33.21%26.76%213
Public Schools21.96%28.48%265
Private Schools37.53%26.10%192

LSAT Scores and GPA

The 2024 Pepperdine University School of Law's LSAT score is 164%. The 75th percentile score is 166 and the 25th percentile is 159.
The 2024 Pepperdine University School of Law's GPA score is 3.86%. The 75th percentile score is 3.93 and the 25th percentile is 3.48.
The next table compares Pepperdine University School of Law's LSAT score and GPA to other law schools by school type and location.
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 163 161 157
2020-2021 164 162 159
2021-2022 166 164 159
2022-2023 166 164 159
2018-2019 161 160 155
2017-2018 162 160 154
2016-2017 162 159 154
2015-2016 161 159 154
2023-2024 166 164 159
75% PercentileMedian25% Percentile
2019-2020 3.79 3.66 3.29
2020-2021 3.78 3.68 3.4
2021-2022 3.91 3.8 3.48
2022-2023 3.93 3.85 3.54
2018-2019 3.79 3.63 3.35
2017-2018 3.73 3.62 3.27
2016-2017 3.71 3.6 3.3
2015-2016 3.71 3.6 3.24
2023-2024 3.93 3.86 3.48
LSAT ScoreGPA
Pepperdine University School of Law1643.86
All U.S. Law Schools1593.61
Public Schools1593.64
Private Schools1583.58
California Law Schools1613.63
Public Schools1663.76
Private Schools1593.58

Bar Exam Pass Rate

In 2024, 156 students out of 165 total graduates from Pepperdine University School of Law took the bar exam for the first time. It includes 11graduate in prior year. Of those who took the bar exam, 130 passed, and the bar exam pass rate is 83.33%.
The next table compares Pepperdine University School of Law's bar exam pass rate to other law schools by school type and location. The pass rate is for whom took the bar exam for the first time.
GraduatesBar Exam TakersBar Exam PassersPass RateEarly Takers / Takers From Prior YearNo Takers / No Information
2019-2020184165 13682.42% 223
2020-2021136140 11078.57% 1620
2021-2022148137 11986.87% 2110
2022-2023176161 12879.5% 183
2018-2019214222 14766.22% 2027
2017-2018186172 11969.19% 2914
2016-2017-1-1 -1-1% --
2015-2016-1-1 -1-1% --
2023-2024165156 13083.33% 2011
Bar Exam Pass Rate (for the first time takers)
Pepperdine University School of Law83.33%
All U.S. Law Schools77%
Public Schools78%
Private Schools76%
California Law Schools76%
Public Schools84%
Private Schools72%