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Pepperdine University
Malibu, CAPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 63% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Pepperdine University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Malibu, CA. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.6K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 63%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
3.6K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
63% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading650 - 710
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math640 - 740
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite29 - 32
1typical 50% range36
63%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing29% of degrees
Social Sciences12% of degrees
Biological Sciences6% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $141,949
Earnings 5yr: $142,013
Debt: N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $133,031
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $126,561
Earnings 5yr: $125,875
Debt: N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,307
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $120,410
Earnings 5yr: $119,380
Debt: N/A
Dispute Resolution.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $110,166
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,943
Earnings 5yr: $83,724
Debt: $24,250
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,432
Earnings 5yr: $110,056
Debt: N/A
International Business.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,595
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $95,306
Earnings 5yr: $71,248
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,227
Earnings 5yr: $91,408
Debt: $28,000
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,417
Earnings 5yr: $75,482
Debt: $26,000
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $81,037
Earnings 5yr: $90,495
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,954
Earnings 5yr: $81,421
Debt: $23,625
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,551
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,729
Earnings 5yr: $70,962
Debt: N/A
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,100
Earnings 5yr: $78,198
Debt: $23,336
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,374
Earnings 5yr: $71,444
Debt: N/A
International/Globalization Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,495
Earnings 5yr: $58,137
Debt: $26,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,353
Earnings 5yr: $63,882
Debt: $22,580
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$58,098
In-State Tuition$69,918
Out-of-State Tuition$69,918
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
20%
Pell Grants
37%
Take Loans
74%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$64,934
+28% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$82,939
Completion Signals
83%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
88%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$19,500
Est. Monthly Payment
$211/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
40%
Men60%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 40% men and 60% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
18%
Part-Time Share
5%
Avg Family Income
$102,190
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