Pepperdine University

4-years Private College In Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University (referred to as Pepperdine) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Malibu, CA. It is classified as Doctoral/Research University school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. The 2023 tuition & fees at Pepperdine University is $66,742. The school has a total enrollment of 10,030 and student to faculty ratio is 7.69% (13 to 1).The highest degree offered at Pepperdine University is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice. It offers Master's, Doctorate (Research), and Doctorate (Professional Practice) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$66,742 (2023)
Acceptance Rate48.71%
Student Population10,030
Test Scores1,390 (SAT) 31 (ACT)
Graduation Rate83%
Student to Faculty Ratio13 to 1
Pepperdine University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (2/28/1949 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Pepperdine University is $66,742 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Pepperdine University is $42,020 for academic year 2021-2022. Pepperdine University offers the alternative tuition plans. 92 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $33,245 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Pepperdine University is 48.71% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.87%. The average SAT score is 1,390 and the average ACT score is 31. Pepperdine University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 10,030 students are attending at Pepperdine University (3,662 undergraduate students). There are 391 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 450 part-time faculty working for Pepperdine University. The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 1,557 (full-time) and 515 (part-time). The graduation rate at Pepperdine University is 83% and the retention rate is 88% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Pepperdine University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Pepperdine University offers ROTC, study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Pepperdine University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Pepperdine University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Air Force)
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers