Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Malibu, CA. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission stats at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.

The Pepperdine's 2024 tuition & fees is $66,742 for the academic year 2023-2024. 92% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $33,245.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 10,030 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).

Pepperdine ranked 46^th in National Universities and 15^th in California Colleges rankings. Pepperdine University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of Pepperdine University is $66,742. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $42,020.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $70,547 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $44,453.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$66,742
Graduate	$42,020

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$70,547
Graduate	$44,453

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The Acceptance rate at Pepperdine University is 48.71% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.87%. The median SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,390.

The average graduation rate is 83%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 10,030 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 Pepperdine Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	48.71% Acceptance Rate / 16.87% Yield
Test Scores »	1,390 SAT / 31 ACT
Graduation Rate »	83%
Retention Rate	88%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	7.69% (13 to 1)
Student Population »	10,030 (3,662 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$33,245

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

Pepperdine University has a law school. You can view the detailed program information by offered type and program.

Pepperdine Offered Programs
Pepperdine University Law School
Graduate Programs
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On-Campus Students Services

Pepperdine University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Pepperdine
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	Army, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College	Yes
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No