Pepperdine University California

Research-active private university in Malibu with strong focus on business and professional programs.

College statistics

Address:
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA
90263
Sector Group:
Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
Official Website:
www.pepperdine.edu/
Setting:
Suburb
Research Activity Tier:
Research 2: High Spending and Doctorate Production
Economic Mobility Index:
Lower Access, Higher Earnings
Primary Undergraduate Major:
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Pepperdine University is a private research institution located in Malibu, California, classified as Research 2 with high spending on doctoral and graduate research. The university enrolls approximately 9,545 students and emphasizes professional and graduate education alongside undergraduate programs, with Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services as the primary undergraduate major.

Annual tuition is $69,130, with total cost of attendance at $90,880 when accounting for room and board. The university admits roughly half its applicants. Among enrolled students, the 75th percentile SAT Reading score is 710 and SAT Math score is 740. Many students receive financial aid and pay significantly less than the published tuition rate.

The 6-year graduation rate and other outcome metrics should be verified directly with the institution. Pepperdine suits students seeking a research-informed education grounded in professional preparation, particularly those interested in business and management fields. For more information, visit www.pepperdine.edu/.