Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Pepperdine University is a private university located in Malibu, CA, serving approximately 3,629 students. It has an acceptance rate of 50%.
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Tuition
$66,742
Acceptance
49.85%
Students
9,545
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
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?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 3.5×Graduates earn about 3.5× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
85%
Freshman Retention
86%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
49.85%
SAT range
1250 - 1450
ACT range
26 - 32
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
9,545
Undergrads
3,629
Campus Setting
Suburban
City Size
Midsize City
Clubs Count
47
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
15
Violent Rate / 1,000
0.55
Property Rate / 1,000
1.93
Area Crime
Medium risk
Area Match
Malibu
Violent Rate / 100k
291
Property Rate / 100k
1,918
Location
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Malibu, CA 90263
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