Outcomes
Strong post-grad earnings
Median earnings 10 yrs out are above the graduate average.
This school$82.9k
National avg$48k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$66,742
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,742
Avg On-Campus Living
$23,270
Avg Off-Campus Living
$23,270
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$90,012
Net price (after aid)$45,409
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$36,463
$30k – $48k$38,065
$48k – $75k$40,201
$75k – $110k$42,253
$110k+$52,946
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$82,939
Median debt at graduation$23,510
Est. monthly loan payment$249
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.5×Graduates earn about 3.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants20%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans38%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
85%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong completion rate
85% above avg
Strong year-1 retention
86% above avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$66.7k
Net price
$45.4k
Pell
20%
Median debt
$23.5k
Earnings (10y)
$82.9k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusHybrid
Areas of study
Social SciencesCommunicationsEducationArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesHealth SciencesVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (21)
Social Sciences
EconomicsPsychologySociology
Communications
Public RelationsJournalism
Education
Special EducationElementary EducationSecondary Education
Arts & Humanities
PhilosophyHistoryArt History
Natural Sciences
Biology
Admissions
Acceptance rate
50%
SAT range
1250 - 1450
ACT range
26 - 32
Campus & Student Life
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- Where is Pepperdine University located?
- Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Pepperdine University?
- Pepperdine University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Pepperdine University is approximately 50%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Pepperdine University?
- Pepperdine University's published in-state tuition is approximately $66,742 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Pepperdine University?
- Pepperdine University reports total enrollment of approximately 9,545 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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