Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
Overall Grade
Find College Degrees rating
About Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University () is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ and with its main campus in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Pepperdine's main campus consists of 830 acres (340 ha) overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, California. Founded by entrepreneur George Pepperdine in South Los Angeles in 1937, the school expanded to Malibu in 1972. Courses are taught at the main Malibu campus, as well as the graduate campuses in the United States, Latin America, and Europe. The university is composed of an undergraduate liberal arts school (Seaver College) and four graduate schools: the Caruso School of Law, the Graziadio Business School, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, and the School of Public Policy. It is classified with a "Research 2 (R2): High Research Activity" designation.
Excerpt from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA.
63%
Acceptance
$58,098
Net price
3,553
Enrollment
83%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
63%
Acceptance rate
1,384
SAT average
28
ACT midpoint
Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.
Cost & Financial Aid
$58,098
Average net price
$69,918
In-state tuition
$69,918
Out-of-state tuition
$21,750
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$93,512
Total cost of attendance
20%
Students receiving Pell grants
37%
Students with federal loans
$23,510
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$82,939
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$64,934
Median earnings (6 yrs)
83%
Graduation rate
88%
Retention rate
87%
Earn more than a HS grad
$10,390
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,553
Total enrollment
5%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
18%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Pepperdine University FAQ
Is Pepperdine University a public or private school?
Pepperdine University is a private nonprofit institution located in Malibu, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University has an acceptance rate of 63%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Pepperdine University cost?
The average annual net price at Pepperdine University is $58,098 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $69,918.
What is the graduation rate at Pepperdine University?
About 83% of students at Pepperdine University complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Pepperdine University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Pepperdine University students earn a median of $82,939 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Pepperdine University?
Admitted students at Pepperdine University have an average SAT score of 1,384 and an ACT midpoint of 28. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University enrolls about 3,553 students.
Campus
Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — en:user:Wolffystyle · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.
Student Reviews
No reviews yet
Attended Pepperdine University? Be the first to share your experience.
Similar Colleges
University of the People
Pasadena, CA · Private nonprofit
- —
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 22,688
- Enrolled
University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA · Private nonprofit
- $32,740
- Net price
- 10%
- Admit rate
- 20,443
- Enrolled
National University
San Diego, CA · Private nonprofit
- $22,878
- Net price
- Open
- Admit rate
- 10,794
- Enrolled
California Baptist University
Riverside, CA · Private nonprofit
- $26,285
- Net price
- 85%
- Admit rate
- 8,179
- Enrolled