Pepperdine University: Review & Facts

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Pepperdine University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 10,030 students enrolled. This school was established in 1937 and is the only school located in Malibu, California.

Pepperdine University is affiliated with Christian Churches and Churches of Christ.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Pepperdine University.

Majors
Offered
87
Pepperdine University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 87 majors. The most popular concentrations are Psychology, Management, Business, Medical, and Law. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Pepperdine University is high at 88% (well above California average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention
88%
Good
The graduation rate at Pepperdine University is very good - 89%.

Student to faculty ratio at Pepperdine University is pretty good -- 13:1. Find out more details regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $62,400 a year. The additional fees at Pepperdine University beyond tuition are about $800, which makes it a total of $63,200 per year.

Read the details about Pepperdine University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
49%
Doable
According to recent data, 11,466 applications were submitted and 5,585 were accepted, so it is pretty hard to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Pepperdine University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$10,600
High
Pepperdine University provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Pepperdine University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Pepperdine University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,600 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is high: roughly $10,600 per year.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Pepperdine University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Pepperdine University appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Pepperdine University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, California
90263, USA
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