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Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University is a medium, private institution located in Malibu, ca. Founded in 1937, Pepperdine University offers undergraduate degrees in 80 majors.

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4 Year, Private

Division 1

3,629 undergraduates

$66,742 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Pepperdine University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 49.9%

SAT score average 1367

ACT score average 30

Average high school GPA 3.61

Application fee $70

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January

33 days away Application deadline date

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November

323 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Pepperdine University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

13 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Social Sciences and Psychology

Law and Legal Studies

Public Policy and Administration

Other

Health and Medical Professions

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology

Psychology, General

Law

International Business

Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication

Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $66,742

Additional expenses

Room & board $23,270

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $2,500

Cost of attendance* $93,512

Average financial aid package $50,048

Estimated cost $43,464 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $66,742

Additional expenses

Room & board $23,270

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $2,500

Cost of attendance* $93,512

Average financial aid package $50,048

Estimated cost $43,464 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA^® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Pepperdine University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,629, with gender binary students split 41% male and 59% female.

Total enrollment

9,545

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

42%

African American %

Hispanic American %

21%

Asian %

12%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

12%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Pepperdine University, students love their Pre-Med, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263

3105064000

www.pepperdine.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Pre-med

Climbing club

Nourish

Waves of silence

Food recovery network

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Pepperdine University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Pepperdine University?

Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine University?

The acceptance rate for Pepperdine University is 50%.

What’s the average GPA for Pepperdine University?

The average high school GPA for Pepperdine University students was 3.61.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Pepperdine University?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Pepperdine University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $374,048.

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