Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA · Private nonprofit · 3,553 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$89K
In-state tuition
$73K
Out-of-state tuition
$73K
Graduation rate
78%
Acceptance rate
63%
Median debt
$19K
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At a glance
| Average net price (published cost of attendance) | $95K |
|---|---|
| SAT average | 1384 |
| ACT composite (median) | 28.0 |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Median earnings (all enrolled, incl. non-earners) | $62K |
| SAT math (median) | 680 |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 600 |
| Undergraduate composition | 44% White · 4% Black · 19% Hispanic · 15% Asian |
| Official website | www.pepperdine.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services. | $59K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $54K | $24K |
| Economics. | $52K | $17K |
| International Business. | $51K | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | $47K | $21K |
| Political Science and Government. | $41K | $20K |
| Communication and Media Studies. | $37K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $32K | $22K |
| Journalism. | $32K | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | $28K | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | $24K | $18K |
| Biology, General. | $23K | $20K |
Compare with similar colleges in — CA
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Southern California | $75K | 90% | $16K | $103K |
| National University | $13K | 43% | $12K | $74K |
| California Baptist University | $43K | 60% | $19K | $68K |
| Stanford University | $69K | 92% | $8K | $125K |
| Chapman University | $68K | 83% | $17K | $81K |
| Loyola Marymount University | $66K | 79% | $16K | $86K |
| Santa Clara University | $64K | 87% | $17K | $117K |
| University of San Diego | $62K | 81% | $19K | $93K |
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