Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

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Acceptance Rate

50%

Enrollment

3,629

Graduation Rate

85%

Student-Faculty Ratio

13:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$82,939

Retention Rate

86%

Admissions

SAT Range (25th–75th)1250–1450

8001600

ACT Range (25th–75th)26–32

136

Test Policy: Test Sometimes Required

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$66,742

Out-of-State Tuition

$66,742

Avg Net Price

$45,409

Room & Board

$23,270

Total COA

$85,202

Median Debt

$23,510

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$36,463

$30,001–48,000

$38,065

$48,001–75,000

$40,201

$75,001–110,000

$42,253

$110,001+

$52,946

Pell Grant Rate: 20%

Federal Loan Rate: 38%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$90,012

Estimated Net Price$45,409 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

85%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$82,939

Retention Rate

86%

Median Debt

$23,510

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

27.2%

Communication

13.6%

Interdisciplinary Studies

11.0%

Psychology

10.4%

Social Sciences

8.9%

Visual & Performing Arts

8.7%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

5.9%

Biology

5.7%

English

1.9%

Philosophy & Religious Studies

1.9%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Business Administration, Management and Operations	185	$82,688
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication	109	$64,905
Psychology, General	78	$52,185
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	67	$72,554
International/Global Studies	53	$50,702
Economics	47	$72,622
Political Science and Government	43	$68,168
Biology, General	40	—
International Business	28	$48,418
Communication and Media Studies	24	$53,036
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication	20	$47,884
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies	20	—
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	17	—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	16	$41,736
Accounting and Related Services	16	$89,165

Demographics

Men 41%Women 59%

White

44.6%

Black

3.6%

Hispanic

18.7%

Asian

15.0%

Two or More

7.5%

International

8.3%

Application Info

Deadlines

ED2025-11-01

EA2025-11-01

REA2026-01-15

App Fee (Domestic)$70

App Fee (International)$70

1 required essay

Required

Pepperdine is a Christian university where all are welcomed and encouraged to challenge each other in the pursuit of truth. Students, faculty, and staff members from all backgrounds participate in conversations of faith inside and outside of the classroom. Considering that Pepperdine is a Christian university, why are you interested in attending and how would you contribute to conversations of faith on campus?