Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Malibu, CA. It enrolls about 9,545 students and admits roughly 50% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Private nonprofit 4-year |
| Control | private nonprofit |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Malibu, CA 90263 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| Enrollment | 9,545 |
| Acceptance rate | 50% |
| Applicants / admitted | 12,457 / 6,210 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $66,742 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $66,742 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 85% |
| Transfer-out rate | — |
| Full-time retention rate | 86% |
| Campus setting | Suburb: Large |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 630–710 |
| ACT middle 50% | 26–32 |
| Website | www.pepperdine.edu/ |
| Phone | 3105064000 |
Admissions
About 12,457 students applied and 6,210 were admitted. Of those admitted, 732 enrolled.
Cost
Tuition and required fees are about $66,742 for full-time first-year students, the same for in-state and out-of-state students, which is typical of private institutions. Room and board are extra.
Outcomes
Of the 861 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 85% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
Pepperdine University is in Malibu, CA, Los Angeles County. Its coordinates are 34.0378, -118.7071.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine University?
About 50% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 12,457 applicants.
How much does Pepperdine University cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $66,742 for in-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend Pepperdine University?
About 9,545 students are enrolled.