Admission Requirements
GRE/GMAT/LSAT requirements are optional for fall 2023 applicants.
For any questions regarding the application process, please reach out to our Admissions Office: sppadmissions@pepperdine.edu
We encourage applications for the fall semester from graduates of regionally-accredited institutions in all areas of study. We provide a checklist of requirements, which includes transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and an essay focusing on a moral and ethical point of view.
Fall 2023 Application Deadlines
International Applicants
The School of Public Policy's student body includes individuals from over 20 countries, so we assure our guidelines and requirements for international applicants are well-defined and up-to-date.
Scholarships are awarded to 90% of our students. Our Office of Financial Aid works with candidates to explore assistance options, loan programs, and Federal Work-Study.
Prospective Student Questions
Over the years, prospective SPP students have had great questions about our unique program. We've assembled a few links to targeted SPP Blog pieces and our latest Dean's Report here to answer them.