Pepperdine University

Acceptance rate (most recent year)

62.9%

Applicants (fall 2023)

12,457

Admitted (fall 2023)

6,210

Enrolled freshmen (fall 2023)

732

Yield (admitted who enroll)

12%

Acceptance rate – women (fall 2023)

49%

Acceptance rate – men (fall 2023)

52%

SAT reading, middle 50%

650–710

SAT math, middle 50%

640–740

ACT composite, middle 50%

29–32

Enrollees who sent SAT / ACT

14% / 7%

High school GPA

required

High school class rank

not considered

High school record (transcript)

required

College-prep program completed

not considered

Recommendations

required

Demonstration of competencies

not considered

SAT/ACT scores

considered

English proficiency test (TOEFL etc.)

required

Other test

not considered

Work experience

considered

Personal statement or essay

required

Legacy status

considered

“Considered” means the college uses it if you submit it, but it isn’t required.

Average yearly net price (after grants and scholarships) for first-time, full-time students who got aid, by family income.

Full sticker price (per year)

$93,512

Tuition & fees – in-state

$69,918

Tuition & fees – out-of-state

$69,918

Median debt at graduation

$23,510

Students with federal loans

37%

Graduate within 6 years

83%

Freshmen who return for year 2

88%

Median earnings, 1 year after graduating

$49,653

Median earnings, 10 years after starting

$82,939

Undergraduates

3,553

Graduate students

5,423

Student-to-faculty ratio

12 : 1

Women

60%

Students receiving Pell grants

20%

Full-time faculty

47%

President

Jim Gash

Main phone

(310) 506-4000

Address

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263

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