Pepperdine University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	2,579
Religious affiliation	Churches of Christ
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	53%
Students retention rate	93%
On-time graduation rate	83%

Located in Malibu, California, Pepperdine is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Pepperdine University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Pepperdine emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Pepperdine boasts an impressive student retention rate of 93% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

52.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$59,702

Cost of attendance at Pepperdine University in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$59,702

Cost of attendance at Pepperdine University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 96 of freshman students at Pepperdine University received on average $36,967 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$36,967

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	156	21%	$5,064	$789,951
Other Federal Grant	157	22%	$6,418	$1,007,701
State Grant/Scholarships	122	17%	$8,737	$1,065,876
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	697	96%	$34,045	$23,729,145
Total Grant & Scholarships	698	96%	$36,967	$25,802,722

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Pepperdine University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Pepperdine University students is 83.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 86.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 77.7%.

83.0%

asian 84.6% 55 students
African American 92.3% 36 students
white 82.5% 335 students
unknown 80.0% 12 students
hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
hispanic 84.3% 86 students
International Students 76.3% 58 students
Mixed Race 86.1% 31 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball West Coast Conference
Basketball West Coast Conference
Track and Cross Country West Coast Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Pepperdine University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Pepperdine University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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