Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA · Private · Suburban campus · 3,553 students

Pepperdine University is a private suburban college in Malibu, CA, with about 3,553 students. Below are the key public figures — admissions, cost, and outcomes — from federal data. To see how well Pepperdine University fits you specifically, take the CampusMatch survey for a personalized fit score across six categories.

The numbers

63%

Admit rate

1290–1450

SAT (25–75)

29–32

ACT (25–75)

$93,512/yr

Cost of attendance

$82,939

Median earnings

83%

Graduation rate

88%

Retention

12:1

Student:faculty

92%

Employed in 1yr

Net cost by family income

Average yearly price after typical grant aid, by household income — federal (College Scorecard) data.

Under $30k$31,203/yr

$30–48k$30,602/yr

$48–75k$36,550/yr

$75–110k$40,356/yr

$110k+$49,924/yr

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Figures from U.S. federal data (College Scorecard, IPEDS). Not affiliated with or endorsed by Pepperdine University.