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Pepperdine University

Malibu, California 90263

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Top graduate earnings — known for business

Pepperdine University is a private institution in Malibu with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1367, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.6K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

85% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $82,939 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $45,409.

Established
1937
Motto
Freely ye received, freely give
Mascot
Willie the Wave
Type
Private research university
Conference
NCAA Division I
Division
Division I

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50%Acceptance
1367SAT Avg
3,629Students
13:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$82,939Earnings 10yr
$45,409Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Pepperdine University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate49.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1367

Reading & WritingMid: 670
630710
MathMid: 680
620740

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 28
2632

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1367

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$66,742
Room & Board$23,270
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$85,202
Average Net Price$45,409
Median Debt at Graduation$23,510
Monthly Payment (10yr)$249

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$36,463
$30–48K$38,065
$48–75K$40,201
$75–110K$42,253
$110K+$52,946

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$45,409

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

61.6%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$19,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

25

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (80)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
3,629
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
18%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 45%
Black 4%
Hispanic 19%
Asian 15%
Two+ 8%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate84.7%
Freshman Retention86.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$64,934
8 Years$72,056
10 Years$82,939

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$71,900
Men
$84,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#84
Forbes
#125
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#197

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Varsity Sports — Waves

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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