Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
Pepperdine University is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Malibu, CA.
It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification.
Pepperdine University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.

63% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 11,526 applied, 7,245 accepted, and 843 enrolled in Pepperdine.
353 men and 490 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,370 SAT, 31 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,370 and ACT score is 31. The SAT score of 1370 is very high, 86 to 90 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total129013701450
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing650680710
Math640690740
ACT Score
Composite293132
Math272832
English303335
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $69,918 for undergraduate programs and $44,056 for graduate programs.
Tuition has increased by 4.76% compared to last year at Pepperdine University.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,352 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $35,221.
For freshmen, 862 students (92%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $32,986.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 8,976 students enrolled Pepperdine in 2025.
By gender, 2,983 men and 5,993 women students are enrolled.
There are 3,553 undergraduate and 5,423 graduate students.
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94 Major Programs

  • 5 programs through online
  • 33 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Pepperdine is 83%.
The retention rate is 88% for full-time and 88% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
88%
Students to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 926 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Pepperdine and the average faculty salary is $128,828. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
There are 2,197 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $91,257.
Number of Faculties
926
Average Faculty Salary
$128,828
Number of Staffs
2,197
Average Staff Salary
$91,257

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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Athletics

Pepperdine University is a member of West Coast Conference (WCC).
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