
Pepperdine University's wait list acceptance rate for the application year 2024 stands at 54.4%, with 785 out of 1,443 offered admission from the wait list. This represents a significant increase from the previous year (2023), where the acceptance rate dropped to 33.5% after 824 acceptances from 2,457 offers. In contrast, the wait list acceptance rates were notably lower in earlier years, with no admissions at all in 2022 and 2021, and a mere 29.7% in 2020. These statistics indicate a sharp rise in the wait list's effectiveness in 2024 compared to the previous years, highlighting a more favorable outcome for wait-listed applicants.