Hi peeps, I'm currently a junior and Pepperdine is on my college wishlist. I'm a little bit anxious about my GPA though. Does anybody know what GPA they require or possibly what the average admitted student's GPA is? I'd appreciate your help!
Hello!
Pepperdine doesn't specify a minimum GPA requirement for its applicants. Admission to Pepperdine is holistic, which means they consider other aspects of your application (like your essays, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation) in addition to your grades.
That said, the application pool to Pepperdine is generally competitive, so a higher GPA can certainly be beneficial. Based on the latest data, the average high school GPA of admitted students at Pepperdine is approximately a 3.65 on a 4.0 scale. Please note that this is an average and therefore not a definitive cut-off. Many applicants admitted into Pepperdine have GPAs above this average, but there are also students who were admitted with GPAs below this figure.
Hence, even if your GPA isn't as high as the average, definitely consider still applying if Pepperdine seems like a good fit for you. Also, it's important to remember that challenging yourself with rigorous coursework (like AP or IB classes) can show colleges that you're ready for higher-level work, which they value.
I hope this helps, and best of luck with your college applications!
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