Pepperdine University
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$59,450
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About Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Malibu, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 3,708, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 53%. The university offers 60 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $59,450.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
53% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awards93% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Considered (not required)
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Required
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsACT 25th-75th Percentile 25-30
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1260-1440
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards10k
Students enrolled
36%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
43%
Hispanic
19%
Asian
11%
Black
9%
Non-U.S. Citizen
8%
Unknown
5%
Two or more races
5%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
66%
Socio-economic diversity
21% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
14
Total Online Enrollment
3,749
Percent of Programs Online
86% On-campus
14% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 2% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 42% online
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $59,450 | $59,450 |
Graduate | $37,300 | $37,300 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,250 |
On-campus room and board | $16,700 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,500 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $16,700 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,500 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,500 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $79,900 | $79,900 |
Off-campus without family | $79,900 | $79,900 |
Off-campus with family | $63,200 | $63,200 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
17%
Institution Grant Aid
96%
Pell Grant
21%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$24k
Average student debt after graduation
$54k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I without football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Beach Volleyball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
2Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
European Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
American/United States Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Asian Studies/Civilization
BA
MA
DOC
Latin American Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
BA
MA
DOC
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Development
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science
BA
MA
DOC
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Real Estate
BA
MA
DOC
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Journalism
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
International and Intercultural Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
BA
MA
DOC
7Education
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Media Design
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Learning Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Urban Education and Leadership
BA
MA
DOC
Educational/Instructional Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Learning Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
8English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
9Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Italian Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Middle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General
BA
MA
DOC
German Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
French Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
10History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Legal Professions And Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law (LL.B., J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General (LL.M., M.C.L., M.L.I., M.S.L., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence (LL.M., M.C.J., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law (LL.M., J.S.D./S.J.D.)
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
BA
MA
DOC
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
BA
MA
DOC
Law
BA
MA
DOC
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence
BA
MA
DOC
International Business, Trade, and Tax Law
BA
MA
DOC
13Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Financial Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
15Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International/Global Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics and Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
Natural Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nutrition Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
International/Globalization Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Dispute Resolution
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Physics, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Behavior Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Policy Analysis, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Theology And Religious Vocations
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Divinity/Ministry
BA
MA
DOC
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
24Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
BA
MA
DOC
Playwriting and Screenwriting
BA
MA
DOC
Acting
BA
MA
DOC
Directing and Theatrical Production
BA
MA
DOC
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Film/Cinema/Media Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music Theory and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
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