What division is Pepperdine?

Pepperdine competes at the NCAA Division I level in the West Coast Conference (WCC).

What GPA do you need for Pepperdine?

The average GPA at Pepperdine is 3.7. This is a highly selective academic program.

How big is Pepperdine?

Pepperdine has an enrollment of approximately 3,553 students in a suburban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine?

Pepperdine has an acceptance rate of 63%.

How do I get recruited to play at Pepperdine?

To get recruited at Pepperdine, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Pepperdine's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Pepperdine

Malibu, CAD-IWest Coast Conference (WCC)

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NCAA Division I

Division

3,553

Enrollment

3.7

Avg GPA

63%

Acceptance

83%

Graduation

88%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Selective academics. Most recruits clear the 3.6+ GPA bar. Solid retention.

Pepperdine is a NCAA Division I program in the West Coast Conference (WCC), located in Malibu, CA. We map basketball and track & field at Pepperdine, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.7

Graduation

83%

Acceptance

63%

Student:Faculty

12:1

Retention

88%

Campus & Location

Setting

Suburban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$64,934

Coaching Staff198 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Pepperdine Athletics

Pepperdine is a NCAA Division I athletic program located in Malibu, CA, competing in the West Coast Conference (WCC). With an enrollment of 3,553 students, Pepperdine offers a mid-size campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at Pepperdine with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Pepperdine is 3.7. The school maintains a 83% graduation rate.

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