Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Overview
Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Malibu, CA. It has a total enrollment of 8,976 students.
3,553
Undergrads5,423
Grad Students62.9%
Acceptance81.0%
Grad RatePhotos

Academics
12.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio88.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)81.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate71.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate3,553
Undergraduate Enrollment5,423
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
62.9%
Acceptance Rate3.89
Average GPATest Optional
Test Policy$65
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Financial Aid & Costs
$85,140
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition
$62,390
Room & Board
$21,750
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Financial Aid
91%
Receiving Aid20%
Pell Grant Recipients$26,927
Avg Grant (recipients)$8,877
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
2,545 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
No
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
3,553
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
81%
Tuition & Room/Board
$84,140
Affiliation
General Association of Regular Baptists
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Malibu, CA 90263
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