Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Suburb · 3,553 students
Religious
4
YearPrivate Non-profit
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Malibu, CA, 90263 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
LAX · Los Angeles
18 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$93,512
Avg net price
$58,098
Room & board
$21,750
Tuition
$69,918
Books & supplies
$1,000/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$50,560
$30–48k
$42,674
$48–75k
$51,063
$75–110k
$61,851
$110k+
$65,081
Admissions
Admit rate
63%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1384
Reading 650–710
Math 640–740
ACT midpoint
28
Composite 29–32
English 30–35
Math 27–32
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600
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Essay Requirements
Pepperdine University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
See the current Common App essay prompts for the personal statement options.
Outcomes
Graduation rate
84%
1st-yr retention
88%
Transfer-out rate
0%
Consumer completion
84%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
84%
Transferred
12%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
5%
Median earnings (6yr)
$64,934
Median earnings (10yr)
$82,939
Median debt
$23,510
Monthly loan payment
$249
Debt range (25th–75th)
$13,250–$31,023
Debt (90th percentile)
$42,625
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
12
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
20%
First-generation
18%
Median family income
$69,305
Independent students
12%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
5%
Race & ethnicity
White
44%
Hispanic
19%
Black
4%
Asian
15%
Two or more
7%
Non-resident
8%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$64,934
10 years after entry
$82,939
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Institutional
Endowment
$1.3B
Classification
Doctoral/Professional
Full-time faculty
47%
Avg faculty salary
$14,314/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,390
Federal loan rate
37%
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