Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
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High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
Examinations
Subject Required Units Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT Considered if submitted January 15
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Not reported Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
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Admissions Office
Address
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu
CA
90263
Phone
(310) 506-4392
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
January 15, 2027
Application Fee
$70
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
November 1
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
November 1
Early Action Notification
January 10
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
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Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay X
Interview X
Level of Applicant's Interest X
Extracurricular Activities X
Volunteer Work X
Particular Talent/Ability X
Character/Personal Qualities X
First Generation to Attend College X
State Residency X
Geographic Residence X
Relation with Alumnus X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment X
Work Experience X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
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Overall Admission Rate
69% of 13,445 applicants were admitted
Women
68% of 9,161 applicants were admitted
Men
73% of 4,284 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,135 (12%) of 9,331 admitted students enrolled
Women
738 (12%) of 6,220 admitted students enrolled
Men
397 (13%) of 3,111 admitted students enrolled
Students Offered Wait List
1,303
Students Accepting Wait List Position
812
Students Admitted From Wait List
670
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
8%
3.75 - 3.99
26%
3.50 - 3.74
28%
3.25 - 3.49
22%
3.00 - 3.24
13%
2.50 - 2.99
2%
2.00 - 2.49
1%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 653 average , 600-710 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
31%
Score of 600 - 700
45%
Score of 500 - 600
20%
Score of 400 - 500
3%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 676 average , 640-720 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
37%
Score of 600 - 700
54%
Score of 500 - 600
9%
Score of 400 - 500
Not Reported
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
29 average , 28-32 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
55%
Score of 24 - 29
36%
Score of 18 - 23
9%
Score of 12 - 17
Not Reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: 28
Score of 30 - 36
38%
Score of 24 - 29
47%
Score of 18 - 23
10%
Score of 12 - 17
4%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: 31
Score of 30 - 36
74%
Score of 24 - 29
15%
Score of 18 - 23
9%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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