Pepperdine University
Overview
Student Population
National Rank
| Location | Malibu, California |
| Online | pepperdine.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Religious Affiliation | Churches of Christ |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Located in Malibu, California, Pepperdine University is a mid-size four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Churches of Christ faith. In the most recent statistical year 11,265 prospective students applied, and 4,016 were granted admission. Of those admitted 803 enrolled in the school. 5,645 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,316 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $53,680 plus fees of $252. Pepperdine is ranked 81 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Admission Standards
| SAT | 1220/1420 |
| ACT | 26/32 |
| GPA | 3.59 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jan 5, 2020 |
| Applicant Competition | High |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,250 |
| Other Fees | $252 |
| Room and Board | $15,320 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,500 |
| Total One Year Cost | $73,002 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 27% |
| Communication | 22% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| General Studies | 8% |
| Psychology | 5% |
Other Colleges to Consider
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| O |
Occidental CollegeLos Angeles, California |
| T |
Thomas Aquinas CollegeSanta Paula, California |
| S |
Soka University of AmericaAliso Viejo, California |
| S |
Santa Clara UniversitySanta Clara, California |
| B |
Brigham Young University ProvoProvo, Utah |
| S |
St John's CollegeSanta Fe, New Mexico |
| W |
Whitman CollegeWalla Walla, Washington |
Reviews
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Oct 18, 2018
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Its honestly whatever you make out of it, just like any other college, BUT if you work hard your life after college will be a breeze in comparison
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=121150 IPEDS survey data for Pepperdine University.
