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Pepperdine University

Malibu, California · Private Non-Profit · Founded N/A

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$64,934

Acceptance Rate

50%

Graduation Rate

84%

Annual Tuition

$66,742

At a Glance

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Total Students

3,629

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Retention Rate

86%

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Faculty Ratio

13

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Financial Aid

38%

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Median Debt

$23,510

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Campus Setting

Suburban

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Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

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Founded

N/A

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Institution Overview

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

One year after graduation, Pepperdine alumni earn a median of $49,653. Five years after graduation, the median is $64,934, and ten years after graduation, the median is $82,939. The median debt for graduates is $23,510, and 38.4% of students receive financial aid.

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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. The university has an acceptance rate of 49.9% and an 84.4% graduation rate. 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

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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 50%.