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
50%Acceptance
1367SAT Avg
3,629Students
13:1Student:Faculty
85%Grad Rate
$82,939Earnings 10yr
$45,409Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate49.9%
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1367
Reading & WritingMid: 670
630710
MathMid: 680
620740
ACT Score Range
CompositeMid: 28
2632
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
Programs (80)
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
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Source: Wikipedia