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Pepperdine University

Malibu, California · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$64,934

Acceptance Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$66,742

At a Glance

Total Students

3,629

Retention Rate

86%

Faculty Ratio

13

Financial Aid

38%

Median Debt

$23,510

Campus Setting

Suburban

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Pepperdine University is a private, non-profit institution with 3,629 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 49.9% and a graduation rate of 84.4%. The retention rate is 86%. The in-state tuition is $66,742, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid.

One year after graduation, Pepperdine alumni earn $49,653, with earnings increasing to $64,934 after five years and $82,939 after ten years. The median debt for graduates is $23,510.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$50k

1 YEAR

$65k

5 YEARS

$83k

10 YEARS

Top 10% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Pepperdine University alumni earn a median salary of $49,653. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $64,934, and after ten years, the median salary is $82,939. The median debt for Pepperdine graduates is $23,510.

Pepperdine University has a student body of 3,629 students and an acceptance rate of 49.9%. The graduation rate is 84.4%, and the retention rate is 86%. The in-state tuition is $66,742, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Malibu, California

Malibu, CA 90263

Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, California. The campus is in a suburban setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Pepperdine University has an acceptance rate of 49.9%.