Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a mid-sized, private nonprofit institution in Malibu, CA, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 3,553 students. The acceptance rate is 63%. 83% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $82,939.
63%
Acceptance
$58,098
Net price
3,553
Enrollment
83%
Grad rate
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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.
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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
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