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Pepperdine University Science & Tech Programs

Pepperdine University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Malibu, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Pepperdine University Rankings

Pepperdine University is featured in these rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#23 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#28 of 667	Region — Far Western
Overall Quality	#100 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Pepperdine University?

Contact information for Pepperdine University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263
Phone:	3105064000
Website:	www.pepperdine.edu/
Admissions:	www.pepperdine.edu/admission
Financial Aid:	www.pepperdine.edu/admission/financialaid

How Do I Get Into Pepperdine University?

You can apply to Pepperdine University online at: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/application/undergraduate

Pepperdine University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Pepperdine University

This is what Pepperdine University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Pepperdine University?

Pepperdine University maintains an acceptance rate of 63%, making it fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 12% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

18% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 10% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at Pepperdine University, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 650 and 710. Math scores were between 640 and 740.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 1290 to 1450. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Pepperdine University ranged between 29 and 32.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Pepperdine University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,197	2,716	65%
Women	7,325	4,528	62%

Can I Afford Pepperdine University?

The average net price after aid at Pepperdine University is $45,409. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$69,130
In-State Fees	$788
Out-of-State Tuition	$69,130
Out-of-State Fees	$788
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$69,918
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$69,918

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 20% of students at Pepperdine University receive some form of financial aid (732 students).

Approximately 90% of students at Pepperdine University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $34,751 per student.

20% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,563.

Student Loan Debt

37% of Pepperdine University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,494 per year.

Pepperdine University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 8,245 students enrolled at Pepperdine University. Pepperdine University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral/Professional Universities.

Gender Diversity

Of the 3,629 undergraduate students at Pepperdine University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pepperdine University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	529
Black or African American	134
Hispanic	704
White	1,589
American Indian/Alaska Native	10
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	10
Two or More Races	264
Non-Resident	283

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Pepperdine University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	434
Texas	69
Arizona	25
Colorado	23
Washington	23

Additionally, approximately 7.8% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Pepperdine University Graduate Student Diversity

5,916 of Pepperdine University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Pepperdine University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Pepperdine University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	562
Black or African American	650
Hispanic	1,419
White	2,407
American Indian/Alaska Native	17
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	29
Two or More Races	254
Non-Resident	372

Online Learning at Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University offers online programs for students who need flexibility.

At the graduate level, 934 students took at least one online class and 2,401 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University offers 21 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Pepperdine University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.