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Private Non-Profit4-Yearmedium campus
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
3.8Very Good
50%
Moderately Selective
84%
Graduation
About Pepperdine University
Pepperdine University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Malibu, California. With an enrollment of approximately 3,629 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. The university admits 50% of applicants, making it moderately selective. The graduation rate stands at a strong 84%. Graduates earn a median salary of $82,939 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $45,409 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
50%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
84%
Enrollment
3,629
Total students
Median Earnings
$82,939
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$66,742
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$66,742
Per year
Average Net Price
$45,409
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
26 – 32
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
25th
620
Median
680
75th
740
200800
ACT Composite
25th
26
Median
28
75th
32
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$66,742/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$45,409/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$181,636
10-Year Earnings
$829,390
ROI Multiple
4.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Pepperdine University
Student Outcomes
84%
Graduation Rate
Above national average
$83k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
3,629
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
