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#12 Best Private Colleges in California

Pepperdine University

Malibu, California

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Overview

Enrollment

10,446
Pepperdine University overview
Location Malibu, California
Online pepperdine.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ
Pepperdine University overview
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 11,855 prospective students applied, and 6,249 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 1,024 enrolled in the school.  6,377 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 4,069 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $59,450 plus fees of $252. Pepperdine is ranked 130 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

8/10

Overall

9/10

Academics

7/10

Resources

8/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

Pepperdine is rated within the top 25% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 8 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Pepperdine University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Very High
Pepperdine University overview
SAT 1260/1440
ACT 25/30
GPA 3.74

Applications Accepted

52.7% 
Pepperdine University overview
Applications Due Jan 15, 2024
Applicant Competition Average
Application Fee $65

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$59,450
Costs for Pepperdine University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,250
Other Fees$252
Room and Board $16,700
Budget for Other Expenses$2,500
Total One Year Cost$80,152

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$71,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

81% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Pepperdine University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 27%
Communication 22%
Social Sciences 10%
General Studies 8%
Psychology 5%

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