| The U vs. Pepperdine |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#126 in National Universities #2 in Utah Colleges | Rankings* | #59 in National Universities #18 in California Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$9,315 Utah Residents $29,837 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$66,742 |
| cheaper$8,448 Utah Residents $27,056 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$42,020 |
| Less$6,313 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$33,245 |
| Admission | ||
| Lower1,300 SAT 25 ACT | Test Scores | Higher1,390 SAT 31 ACT |
| Easier89.13% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter48.71% |
| Favorable29.39% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower16.87% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Recommendations Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger34,734 | Total Enrollment | Smaller10,030 |
| Larger26,355 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller3,662 |
| Larger8,379 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller6,368 |
| Smaller2,431 | Online Student Population | Larger3,100 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower64% | Graduate Rate | Higher83% |
| Lower85% | Retention Rate | Higher88% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,579) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,020) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 2,472 | Number of faculties | 841 |
| Lower$107,958 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$121,494 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.