Pepperdine University

Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Approximately 75 percent of our students receive some type of financial assistance, which include grants, scholarships, loans and/or work study, for those that qualify. Financial assistance programs can make a private education accessible to students from families with a wide range of economic backgrounds. Please feel free to contact our office with specific questions relating to your situation.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Transfer Applications Received:
  Fall: 513
• Transfer Applications Accepted:
  Fall: 104
• Percentage Accepted:
  Fall: 20%
• Transfer Applicants Enrolled:
  Fall: 49

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  There is no minimum college grade point average required of transfer applicants.
• Official Transcripts:
  Official high school transcripts and official transcripts from previously attended postsecondary institutions are required for admission consideration.
• SAT Scores:
  If you have completed 0-29 transferable semester units at the time of application, SAT I or ACT scores are required.
• Letters of Recommendation:
  An Academic Recommendation from a teacher or counselor who is familiar with your academic standing is required. A Personal Recommendation from an employer, religious leader, teacher or counselor who can attest to your character is also required.
• Essay:
  Write a essay or personal statement (300-500 words) that expresses your individuality and allows you to differentiate yourself from other applicants along with a few short answers. This is required for admission consideration.
• Application Fee:
  There is a non-refundable $65 application fee.
• Interview:
  An interview is not required for admission consideration.
• Other Requirements:
  Include your Pepperdine Campus-Wide ID (CWID) or Common Application ID on all documents you submit. This will assist in the accurate and timely processing of your application file.
• Apply Here:
  http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/apply/

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  Seaver College grants unit credit for all transferable courses completed with a grade of C or higher at other regionally accredited colleges within seven years of the term of matriculation at Pepperdine.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Students transferring to Seaver College from two-year or four-year colleges will receive credit for a maximum of 64 semester units. e. The last 28 units worth of requirements must be taken at Seaver College.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Pepperdine University Transfer Credit Policy.pdf