Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA • private • DI | WCC

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Suburban (Suburb: Large )

Student Population

Undergrad: 3,949 • Total: 11,790

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

Malibu, CA
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Website

https://pepperdine.edu

Region

West

Carnegie Classification

R2: Doctoral Universities – High Research Activity

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 1,634 (41.4%) • Female: 2,315 (58.6%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	579	14.7%
Black/African American	159	4.0%
Hispanic/Latino	753	19.1%
White	1,742	44.1%
Two or More Races	291	7.4%
International	333	8.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

49.9%

6,210 admitted from 12,457 applicants

Standardized Testing Policy

Sometimes Required

SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)

Reading: 630-710
Math: 620-740
Total: 1250-1450

ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)

26-32

Application Types Offered

EA ED I RD

Application Requirements

—

Application Fee

$70

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Deadlines

EA:	11/01/2025
ED I:	11/01/2025
RD:	01/15/2026

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

84.7%

4-Year Graduation Rate

75.0%

Freshman Retention Rate

86.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

9.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$91,760

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $65,990

Room & Board

$23,270

Books & Supplies

$2,500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$36,463
$30,001-48,000	$38,065
$48,001-75,000	$40,201
$75,001-110,000	$42,253
$110,001+	$52,946

Students Receiving Pell Grants

92%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$52,216

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division

Division I

Conference

WCC

Men's Sports (8)

Baseball Basketball Cross Country Golf Tennis Track and Field (Outdoor) Volleyball Water Polo

Women's Sports (8)

Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Soccer Swimming and Diving (combined) Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball

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