Pepperdine Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 62.86%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1370. Above average SAT scores, indicating competitive applicants.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $69,918
- Tuition rates are on the higher end, which may reflect the institution's resources or prestige.
Student Population at Pepperdine:
- Total Enrollment: 8,976, including 2,486 online students
- 3,553 Undergraduate, 5,423 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.2% men, 66.8% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 83%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 88%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 94 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 33 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Pepperdine Overview
Pepperdine University (Pepperdine) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Malibu, CA. Pepperdine University was newly upgraded to an R2 University from a Doctoral / Research University (not R1, R2)
in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Pepperdine's tuition & fees is $69,918 for the academic year 2024-2025. 90% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $34,751.
The school has a total enrollment of 8,976 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).
Pepperdine's acceptance rate is 62.86% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 11.64%. The median SAT score is 1370 and the ACT score is 31.
Pepperdine ranked 46th in National Universities and 15th in California Colleges rankings. Pepperdine University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Pepperdine University is $69,918. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $44,056.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $73,245 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $46,191.
| Undergraduate | $69,918 |
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| Graduate | $44,056 |
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| Undergraduate | $73,245 |
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| Graduate | $46,191 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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 |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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