Pepperdine University — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

49.9%

Acceptance Rate

3,629

Undergrads

$45,409

Net Price / Year

84.7%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Malibu, CA. The school enrolls approximately 8,976 students. With an acceptance rate of 49.9%, it is moderately selective.

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Enrollment

Total Students 8,976

Men 2,983

Women 5,993

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 19.6%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 88%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

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Admissions Data

49.9%

Acceptance Rate

11,526

Applications

843

Enrolled

Test Score Ranges (25th–75th percentile)

SAT Evidence-Based Reading & Writing

650

710

SAT Math

640

740

ACT Composite

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	11,526	7,245	843	62.9%
2022	11,466	5,585	942	48.7%
2020	11,768	4,925	733	41.9%
2018	11,265	4,016	803	35.7%
2016	11,111	4,097	743	36.9%

Costs & Financial Aid

$45,409

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

19.6%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

84.7%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

50 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	473	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	250	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	185	N/A	N/A
Law.	138	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	112	N/A	N/A
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.	109	N/A	N/A
International Business.	104	N/A	N/A
Applied Mathematics.	100	N/A	N/A
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies.	94	N/A	N/A
Dispute Resolution.	86	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	78	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	67	N/A	N/A
Human Resources Management and Services.	62	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	55	N/A	N/A
International/Global Studies.	53	N/A	N/A
Economics.	47	N/A	N/A
Political Science and Government.	43	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	42	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	40	N/A	N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.	40	N/A	N/A
Educational Administration and Supervision.	31	N/A	N/A
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language.	29	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	29	N/A	N/A
International Business.	28	N/A	N/A
Public Policy Analysis.	26	N/A	N/A
Real Estate.	24	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	24	N/A	N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.	20	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	20	N/A	N/A
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.	17	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	16	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	16	N/A	N/A
Philosophy.	15	N/A	N/A
Mathematics.	14	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	13	N/A	N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.	13	N/A	N/A
Fine and Studio Arts.	12	N/A	N/A
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies.	12	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	12	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	12	N/A	N/A
Music.	11	N/A	N/A
Educational/Instructional Media Design.	11	N/A	N/A
Film/Video and Photographic Arts.	10	N/A	N/A
Journalism.	10	N/A	N/A
Nutrition Sciences.	8	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	7	N/A	N/A
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.	7	N/A	N/A
Mathematics and Computer Science.	6	N/A	N/A
History.	5	N/A	N/A
Physics.	5	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$31,360,732

Total Athletics Expenses

$31,360,732

Total Athletics Revenue

293

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	38	$8,138,609	$8,138,609	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	40	$3,306,066	$3,306,066	N/A
Tennis	Coed	17	$2,674,560	$2,674,560	N/A
Golf	Coed	14	$2,412,645	$2,412,645	N/A
Baseball	Men	40	$2,305,954	$2,305,954	N/A
Soccer	Women	27	$2,118,088	$2,118,088	N/A
Water Polo	Men	30	$1,149,290	$1,149,290	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	15	$1,112,284	$1,112,284	N/A
Swimming and Diving (combined)	Women	32	$584,416	$584,416	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Women	84	$363,064	$363,064	N/A
Cross Country	Men	18	$232,021	$232,021	N/A
Track and Field (Outdoor)	Men	19	$131,043	$131,043	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Burglary	44
Rape	30
Fondling	22
Aggravated Assault	1