Pepperdine 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Pepperdine University was $40,945. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Pepperdine

Pepperdine net price calculator

$40,945

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in California and nationwide.

California's average	$10,382
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Pepperdine for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$40,945	$5,605 (12%)	$28,304	$26,285	$27,667	$32,775	$43,673
2021	$46,550	$4,415 (10%)	$36,264	$25,909	$32,267	$35,375	$44,598
2020	$42,135	$1,194 (3%)	$31,185	$29,593	$31,918	$33,611	$45,561
2019	$40,941	$4,569 (13%)	$26,862	$27,866	$31,387	$32,876	$42,732
2018	$36,372	$3,265 (8%)	$26,346	$26,215	$31,220	$33,986	$42,861
2017	$39,637	$5,916 (18%)	$21,314	$28,238	$31,258	$33,144	$42,892
2016	$33,721	$6,077 (22%)	$26,351	$21,463	$29,642	$32,815	$38,729
2015	$27,644	$3,895 (16%)	$18,984	$15,979	$22,855	$26,070	$35,477
2014	$23,749	--	$17,229	$18,588	$19,670	$24,090	$33,841

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Pepperdine University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$80,152	$2,240 (3%)	$59,702	$19,200	$1,250
2021	$77,912	$2,600 (3%)	$58,002	$18,660	$1,250
2020	$75,312	$2,310 (3%)	$55,892	$18,170	$1,250
2019	$73,002	$2,140 (3%)	$53,932	$17,820	$1,250
2018	$70,862	$2,510 (4%)	$51,992	$17,370	$1,500
2017	$68,352	$2,200 (3%)	$50,022	$16,830	$1,500
2016	$66,152	$2,670 (4%)	$48,342	$16,310	$1,500
2015	$63,482	$2,290 (4%)	$46,692	$15,290	$1,500
2014	$61,192	$2,420 (4%)	$44,902	$14,790	$1,500
2013	$58,772	--	$42,772	$14,500	$1,500

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What kind of housing and meal plans are available at Pepperdine? How much does it cost?: The college provides a combined housing and meal plan at $16,700 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing and meals at Pepperdine is $1,856 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Pepperdine estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,250.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Pepperdine estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,500

If living off-campus, with family: $2,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,500
How much is Pepperdine application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $65 and $65 for graduates.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Pepperdine offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Pepperdine University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$1,865	$1,865
For out-of-state students	$1,865	$1,865

Housing and Meal

**Pepperdine requires students to enroll in both the housing and meal plan.** Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Pepperdine University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Dorm capacity
2022	N/A	N/A	$16,700	2,579
2021	N/A	N/A	$16,160	2,585
2020	N/A	N/A	$15,670	2,585
2019	$7,870	$11,720	N/A	2,585
2018	$6,500	$11,400	N/A	2,123
2017	$6,280	$10,980	N/A	2,294
2016	$6,000	$10,610	N/A	2,348

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Pepperdine University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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