Private nonprofitMalibu, CA

Pepperdine University

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Average net price

$58,098

Average price after grant and scholarship aid for the federal reporting population.

Completion rate

83%

Completion within the federal reporting window for the applicable cohort.

Median earnings

$82,939

Median earnings after entry for federally aided former students in the reported cohort.

Median federal debt

$19,500

Median federal loan debt for the federal cohort; private and parent debt may be excluded.

Admission rate

63%

Share of applicants admitted, where the institution reports an admission cohort.

Undergraduate enrollment

3,553

Undergraduate enrollment reported in the College Scorecard release.

Cost context

Published in-state tuition: $69,918
Published out-of-state tuition: $69,918
Estimated full annual cost: $93,512
Students using federal loans: 37%

Published tuition is not the same as net price or your financial-aid offer. Use the full cost of attendance and your actual aid package.

Preview records from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved September 1, 2026.View source

What the data cannot decide

Program quality, transfer pathways, disability services, campus safety, advising, belonging, housing, commute, and personal goals require direct research. Visit when possible, speak with current students, review the exact academic program, and verify every important figure with Pepperdine University before committing.