B
Good
Score: 66/100

Pepperdine University

4-Year Private Non-Profit
📍 Malibu, California 90263
🌐 www.pepperdine.edu/
Outcomes
A
88/100
Affordability
F
19/100
Resources
B
70/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
B
66/100

Quick Stats

9,545
Total Enrollment
85%
Graduation Rate
86%
Retention Rate
13.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
50%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
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🏆 Where Pepperdine University Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥉
Dispute Resolution
of 10 schools
#5
Clinical Psychology
of 62 schools
#5
Applied Behavior Analysis
of 40 schools
#5
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
of 12 schools
#15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
of 67 schools
#17
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General
of 30 schools
#17
Organizational Leadership
of 100 schools
#21
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
of 100 schools
#25
International Business/Trade/Commerce
of 70 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $65,990 $65,990
Room $15,200
Board $8,070
Total Cost (On-Campus) $93,512 $93,512

Financial Aid

92%
Receive Any Aid
20%
Receive Pell Grants
44%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Clinical Psychology 788 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 635 grads/yr Psychology, General 290 grads/yr Law 197 grads/yr Dispute Resolution 134 grads/yr Management Science 108 grads/yr Educational Leadership and Administration, General 100 grads/yr Applied Behavior Analysis 96 grads/yr Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General 87 grads/yr International Business/Trade/Commerce 72 grads/yr Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 53 grads/yr Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 51 grads/yr Organizational Leadership 50 grads/yr Exercise Science and Kinesiology 49 grads/yr Biology/Biological Sciences, General 48 grads/yr Economics, General 46 grads/yr Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 40 grads/yr Political Science and Government, General 36 grads/yr Public Policy Analysis, General 27 grads/yr Financial Mathematics 26 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Pepperdine University's top programs commonly pursue.

Managers, all other
$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs
Clinical and counseling psychologists
$96k/yr 76,300 jobs
Psychology teachers, postsecondary
$80k/yr 52,500 jobs
Chief executives
$206k/yr 309,400 jobs
Compensation and benefits managers
$140k/yr 20,900 jobs
Human resources managers
$140k/yr 221,900 jobs
Sales managers
$138k/yr 619,500 jobs
Training and development managers
$127k/yr 46,400 jobs

Student Demographics

9,545
Total Students
67%
Women
96%
Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 42%
Hispanic 21%
Black 8%
Asian 12%
Two or More 5%
Non-Resident 8%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 61%
Hybrid (Some Online) 9%
Fully Online 29%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 96%
25-64 (Adult) 3%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University has an acceptance rate of 50%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Pepperdine University?
Tuition at Pepperdine University is $65,990 for in-state students and $65,990 for out-of-state students .
What is the graduation rate at Pepperdine University?
The graduation rate at Pepperdine University is 85%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.
Is Pepperdine University a good school?
Pepperdine University has a Repit College Score of 66/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (B): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University has a total enrollment of 9,545 students. Most students (96%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: September 2026 | Methodology