Pepperdine and personal religious affiliation

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pepperdine University
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I’m trying to fill out my Common App for Pepperdine University, and I’m struggling to decide how to fill out my religious affiliation to maximize my chances of admissions. I’m aware that Pepperdine is very religious.

I would describe myself as loosely Christian but somewhat apathetic. I’d be comfortable choosing nondenominational Christian, Baptist, none, or simply leaving that part blank. However, my faith essay takes a somewhat secular approach to faith (as the willingness to take risks).

My question is, what would y’all recommend that I put down for my religious affiliation, considering that I would be comfortable with anything I choose? I really want to get into Pepperdine, but I know that they prefer Christian students.

Thank you so much!!

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Do they prefer Christian students? When we toured the campus we were told that the majority faith amongst students was Judaism, followed by Roman Catholicism. They are affiliated with the Churches of Christ but they are deemphasizing that affiliation.

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I write about my faith in my common app essay! Literally write that essay for Pepperdine. LOL