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Pepperdine University
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Status
Private
Acceptance Rate
42%
SAT Range
1200-1410
ACT Range
26-31
Student/Faculty Ratio
24:1
Total Enrollments
9,554
Total Cost
$77,912
Net Average Cost of Attendance
$46,550
Overall Rating
B+ Good
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Main Address
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
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Rankings
Overall Rankings
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
#58 of 957
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
#66 of 1,225
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
#70 of 518
Psychology
#73 of 1,513
Overall Scores
A
Admissions & Acceptance
A
Retention & Graduation
B
Instructors & Faculty
A-
Financial Resources

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Contact & Location
Phone Number
(310) 506-4000
Website
www.pepperdine.edu
Location
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
Setting
Large Suburb
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Selectivity
Acceptance Rate (2020)
Completion Rate (2020)
Student Body
Total Enrollments (2020) 9,554
Women 64%
Men 36%
Total Enrollments (2020) 9,554
White 42%
Hispanic or Latino 18%
Asian 10%
International (Non-Citizen) 10%
Black or African American 9%
Unknown 6%
Multiracial 5%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander 0%
Native American 0%
Costs
In State Tuition (2020)
$57,750
Out of State Tuition (2020)
$57,750
Books
$1,250
On Campus Room & Board
$16,160
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* These statistics utilize the most recently released data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

Degree Overview
Degrees
Total Awards (2020) 2,792
Master's 55%
Bachelor's 37%
Doctoral 8%
Certificate 0%
Total Awards (2020) 2,792
Business 35%
Human and Social Sciences 24%
Education and Liberal Arts 14%
Legal and Law 11%
Mathematics and Science 8%
Communication and Media 4%
Healthcare 2%
Art and Design 1%
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Sources for school statistics and data include U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

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Accreditation
Accreditation
Accredited By
WASC Senior College and University Commission
Specialized Accreditations
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Didactic Program in Dietetics
American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
  • Law (LAW) - Professional schools
American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
  • Clinical Psychology (CLPSYD) - PsyD Doctoral programs

Source data obtained from U.S. Department of Education's Office of Post-secondary Education (OPE)

Alumni & Student Reviews
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5 Based on 2 Reviews
Career Preparation
A+
Students and Culture
A+
Facilities
A+
Activities and Groups
A+
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