Pepperdine University

Personal statement required (250-650 words), plus one supplement:

1. Required · (300-500 words)

   Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside of the classroom. Considering that Pepperdine is a Christian university, why are you interested in attending and how would you contribute to conversations of faith on campus?

   Pepperdine calls this the "Pepperdine Essay Question" and introduces it with: "In addition to the Common App Personal Essay, applicants are required to submit a written response via the Common App to the following Pepperdine question". College Essay Guy's 2026/2027 guide reproduces the same prompt but states the limit as "(500 words)"; Pepperdine's own page says (300-500 words), so the first-party limit is recorded.

   Review my draft