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Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $48,065
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Median earnings
- $89,410
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Pepperdine University is a private nonprofit college in Malibu, CA with 3,553 undergraduates. It admits 63% of applicants, and admitted students average 1384 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $48,065 per year ($38,093 for families earning under $30,000). 78% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $89,410 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 63%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 12,457
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 6,210
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 12%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing650–710
200800
SAT Math640–740
200800
ACT Composite29–32
136
What Pepperdine University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $95,168
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $72,672
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$38,093
- $30–48k$35,990
- $48–75k$38,110
- $75–110k$42,539
- $110k+$63,600
Get a personal estimate with Pepperdine University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 78%
- Freshman retention
- 88%
- Median earnings
- $89,410
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,553
- Student–faculty ratio
- 12:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 24%
- White44%
- Hispanic19%
- Black4%
- Asian15%
Pepperdine University FAQ
What is Pepperdine University's acceptance rate?+
Pepperdine University admits 63% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Pepperdine University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 650–710 on SAT Reading and Writing and 640–740 on SAT Math; the average total is 1384.
What ACT score do you need for Pepperdine University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 29–32.
Is Pepperdine University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Pepperdine University?+
In Fall 2023, 12,457 students applied to Pepperdine University and 6,210 were admitted; 732 enrolled.
Does Pepperdine University consider legacy status?+
Yes. Pepperdine University reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Pepperdine University require an essay?+
Pepperdine University reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Pepperdine University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $95,168 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $48,065.
What is Pepperdine University's graduation rate?+
78% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 121150 · How we use this data
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