How much does Pepperdine University cost?

Pepperdine University Cost of Attendance
In-state $63,142
Out-of-state $63,142
On-Campus Food and Housing $18,560
Off-Campus Room and Board $13,810
Average Annual Cost $42,135
Average Cost by Family Income
Family Income Average Cost
Under $30,000 $31,185
$30,000-$48,000 $29,593
$48,000-$75,000 $31,918
$75,000-$110,000 $33,611
Over $110,000 $45,561

Pepperdine University Financial Aid and Debt

74%

Students paying down their debt

$25,000

Typical Total Student Debt

$250

Typical Monthly Loan Payment

Financial Aid Breakdown for Full-time Incoming Freshman

Aid Type % Receiving Average Amount
Grant or scholarship aid 92% $29,508
Federal Grants 20% $6,590
Pell grants 18% $4,504
Other federal grants 20% $2,388
State/local goverment grant or scholarships 14% $8,441
Institutional grants or scholarships 91% $28,108
Student loan aid 46% $7,651
Federal student loans 46% $6,563
Other student loans 7% $15,070

Contact Pepperdine University to learn about their financial aid program

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Micro-scholarships* Colleges Awarding Amount
Take a challenging class 189 Up to $4,000
Take a foreign language class 122 Up to $5,000
Play a sport 87 Up to $1,500
Have perfect attendance for a year 129 Up to $2,100
Do community service 183 Up to $500
Have work experience 128 Up to $12,000
Visit a college campus 180 Up to $6,000
Do an extracurricular activity 178 Up to $3,000
Attend a summer program 78 Up to $2,500

*GPA and other eligibility restrictions may apply

Pepperdine University Admissions

What is Pepperdine University's admissions rate?
Acceptance Rate 43%
Average GPA
SAT Submissions 70% of applicants
SAT Reading 600-690
SAT Math 600-720
SAT Writing 550-650
ACT Submissions 38% of applicants
Composite Score 26-31

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Pepperdine University Campus Life

13:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

189

Forbes Ranking

Four-Year Graduation Rate

Six-Year Graduation Rate

Student Population

Campus Life
Total undergraduates 3708
Living on campus
Transfer Students 3%
Under Age 25
Gender Balance
Women
58%
Men
42%

Student Diversity

73%
Diversity Index: Chance you’ll bump into a diverse range of students
White
46.52%
Unknown
17.75%
Hispanic or Latino
17.53%
Asian
13.38%
Black or African American
4.53%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.16%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.13%

1 Student Testimonials

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Christian

Freshman · Business Administration, Management and Operations

I love everything about Pepperdine! The faith aspect, academics, athletics, and overall school vibe is amazing. It is the perfect fit for me.

Pepperdine University Graduation Success

First Year Student Retention

$72,035

Average Salary After Graduation

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About Pepperdine University

Address

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA

Type Private
Profit Status not-for-profit
Category Doctoral/Research Universities
Setting Large Suburb
* Financial aid is only available for those who qualify