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Pepperdine University Score Requirements
Pepperdine University has an average SAT score of 1362, with a 25th percentile of 1300 and a 75th percentile of 1440. For the ACT, the average score is 30, ranging from a 25th percentile of 29 to a 75th percentile of 32. The average unweighted GPA reported is 3.61. International students must achieve a minimum TOEFL score of 90, an IELTS score of 6.5, or a Duolingo score of 120. The university allows superscoring for standardized tests and has a test-optional policy, with 18% of students submitting SAT scores and 10% submitting ACT scores.
GPA Requirements
Average Unweighted GPA
Pepperdine University has an unweighted average GPA of 3.61 for undergraduate admissions. Specific GPA percentiles are not disclosed. The school does not provide information on weighted GPA figures.
More DetailsSAT Requirements
1300-1440
Average: 1362
Submitting SAT: 18%
Math: 640-740
Reading: 650-710
Pepperdine University reports an average SAT score of 1362 for admitted students, with a 25th percentile score of 1300 and a 75th percentile score of 1440. The SAT Math section shows a 25th percentile score of 640 and a 75th percentile score of 740. For the Evidence-Based Reading and Writing (ERW) section, the 25th percentile is 650, while the 75th percentile is 710. Additionally, 18% of students submitted SAT scores as part of their application.
More DetailsACT Requirements
29-32
Average: 30
Submitting ACT: 10%
Math: 27-32
English: 30-35
Reading: -
Science: -
Pepperdine University has an average ACT score of 30, with a 25th percentile score of 29 and a 75th percentile score of 32. In the math component, the 25th percentile is 27 and the 75th percentile is 32, while the English component has a 25th percentile of 30 and a 75th percentile of 35. The university reports that 10% of students submit ACT scores as part of their application materials.
More DetailsTOEFL Requirements
90-90
Average: 90
Minimum: 90
Listening: -
Reading: -
Speaking: -
Writing: -
Pepperdine University requires a minimum TOEFL score of 90 for undergraduate admissions. The average TOEFL score is also 90, with both the 25th and 75th percentiles at 90. No data is available for the individual component scores in listening, reading, speaking, and writing.
More DetailsSuperscoring Allowed
Pepperdine University allows superscoring for undergraduate admissions, meaning they consider the highest scores from different test sections across multiple test dates to enhance an applicant's composite score. This policy may help applicants improve their chances of admission by highlighting their best performances.
More DetailsTest Optional
Self-Reporting Allowed
Pepperdine University is test optional, allowing students the choice to submit standardized test scores as part of their undergraduate admissions process. Additionally, the university permits self-reporting of scores, meaning applicants can report their test results without needing to submit official documents at the time of application. Currently, 18% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while 10% submit ACT scores, indicating that some students submit both scores as the total exceeds 100%.
More DetailsIB Requirements
37-40
Average: 38
Pepperdine University has an average International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 38, with a score range from the 25th percentile at 37 to the 75th percentile at 40. Recommended higher-level subjects include English A (Language & Literature), Psychology, Economics, and Business and Management, while standard-level subjects include Math AA, Biology, History, and Chemistry.
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