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Pepperdine University

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Acceptance Rate 42 %
SAT Average 1,305
Tuition & Fees $58,002
Student Population 9,554
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $29,601

Academic Overview

Pepperdine University Campus, Malibu, CA
Pepperdine University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years institute located in Malibu, California. It is a Doctoral/Research University by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2021 tuition & fees are $58,002 for undergraduate students. The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 9,554 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 42% and the graduation rate is 89% last year.
The salary after graduation from Pepperdine University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $77,600. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2021 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2020-2021, tuition and fees of Pepperdine University are $58,002. For graduate schools, its 2021 tuition and fees are $36,320 on average.
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Pepperdine University 2021 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$58,002
Graduate$36,320
[Chart] 2020-2021 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2021 key academic statistics at Pepperdine. The acceptance rate of Pepperdine is 42% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18%. The average graduation rate is 89% and no students have transferred out from the school. The average received amount of financial aid is $29,601 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 9,554 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Pepperdine University is 42 %.
Acceptance Rate
42%
Graduation Rate for Pepperdine University is 89 %
Graduation Rate
89%
Retention Rate for Pepperdine University is 91 %
Retention Rate
91%
Student Population for Pepperdine University is 9,554
Student Population
9,554
Student to Faculty Ratio for Pepperdine University is 14 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $29,601 at Pepperdine University.
Financial Aid Amount
$29,601

Offered Degrees

Pepperdine offers 107 major programs through online and on-site education where 13 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree661
Post Bachelor's Degree10
Master's Degree3412
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship40
Doctor's degree - professional practice20

Special Learning Opportunities

Pepperdine University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school provides ROTC, teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, Air Force
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:2,585)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $7,870)

Veterans Benefits

Pepperdine University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✗
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗

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