Pepperdine GPA requirements?

I'm a junior and Pepperdine is one of my top choices. I was just wondering, what GPA should I aim for to be competitive in the application process?

To be competitive in the application process for Pepperdine University, it's a good idea to aim for a GPA that is at least within the range of accepted students. Typically, the average high school GPA of admitted students falls around 3.68-3.89 on an unweighted 4.0 scale. To increase your chances of being admitted, you should aim for a GPA closer to the higher end of that range, if possible.

Keep in mind, however, that GPA is just one factor that Pepperdine considers in its admissions process. While having a high GPA is essential, balancing it with strong extracurricular activities and showcasing your unique qualities, passions, and experiences in your application will help paint a more complete picture of you as an applicant. Even a perfect 4.0 won't get you in on its own, but on the other hand, even if your GPA is slightly below the range listed above, being strong in other areas can help compensate.

For example, your school-specific supplemental essay(s) for Pepperdine can be a great way of showing admissions officers what you'd bring to their campus community beyond your GPA. For tips on how to tackle their current prompt(s), check out this blog post from CollegeVine: https://blog.collegevine.com/how-to-write-the-pepperdine-university-essays/. Good luck with your application to Pepperdine!