School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of Pepperdine University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
Phone310-506-4000
WEBwww.pepperdine.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionwww.pepperdine.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/application/undergraduate
Financial Aidwww.pepperdine.edu/admission/financialaid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/financial-aid/undergraduate/npc
Veterans Tuitionwww.pepperdine.edu/registrar/veterans
Athleticpepperdinewaves.com/sports/2018/6/15/sports-compliance-spec-rel-prospective-student-athletes-html.aspx?id=42
Disability Servicewww.pepperdine.edu/student-accessibility
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryDoctoral/Research University
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

The acceptance rate of Pepperdine University is 62.86% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 11.64%.
Open Admission Policy✗
Acceptance Rate62.86 %
Yield (Enrollment Rate)11.64 %
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Tuition & Fees

Pepperdine's 2025 tuition & fees is $69,918 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.76% compared to the last year's rate ($66,742).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $44,056. The graduate tuition increased by 4.85% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$69,918
Graduate Tuition & Fees$44,056
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
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Student Population

A total of 8,976 students have enrolled at Pepperdine (2024-2025). Among them, 2,486 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Pepperdine has 3,553 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 5,423 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students8,976
Undergraduate Students3,553
Graduate Students5,423
Online Enrollment2,486
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Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

Pepperdine offers 94 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 5 out of the 94 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Pepperdine
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs94 Programs
Number of online programs5 Programs
Offered Degrees/ProgramsCertificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year
1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
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Academic/career counseling service✔
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Placement services for completers✔
On-campus day care for students✗
Distance Learning (online classes)✔
ROTC✔
Study Abroad✔
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔