Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University)
Malibu, CA. Admissions, scholarship and cost data for the fall 2025 entering class, from the school's official ABA disclosure.
Acceptance rate
23.4%
4,272 applications
Median LSAT
164
25th–75th: 161–167
Median GPA
3.85
25th–75th: 3.61–3.94
Entering class
227
Private
Cost of attendance
| Tuition | $72,920 |
| Fees | $630 |
| Living expense budget | $33,700 |
| Total per year | $107,250 |
At sticker price, federal loans (capped at $50,000 a year) leave a gap of about $171,750 over three years. Run your numbers
Scholarships
Students with grants
77%
25th percentile
$30,000
Median grant
$30,000
75th percentile
$55,000
4.7% of full-time students received full tuition or more.
Conditional scholarships: 117 awarded, 27 reduced or eliminated.
Grant data covers 2024-25.
Your chances at Rick J. Caruso School of Law
69%
chance of admission · 31% waitlist
Estimated scholarship: $30,000 a year ($30,000–$45,000)
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Frequently asked questions
What LSAT score do you need for Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University)?
The median LSAT for Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University)'s fall 2025 entering class was 164, with the middle half scoring 161 to 167. A score at or above 167 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students.
What GPA do you need for Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University)?
The median undergraduate GPA was 3.85, with the middle half between 3.61 and 3.94.
What is Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University)'s acceptance rate?
Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University) admitted 23.4% of applicants for fall 2025: 998 offers from 4,272 applications, for an entering class of 227.
How much does Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University) cost?
Tuition is $72,920 a year, plus $630 in fees and a $33,700 living expense budget, for a total of about $107,250 a year before scholarships.
Does Rick J. Caruso School of Law (Pepperdine University) give scholarships?
77% of full-time students received grants. The median grant was $30,000 a year, with the 25th to 75th percentile ranging from $30,000 to $55,000.
Sources · updated 2026-11-02
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