Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA. Admissions numbers, deadlines, cost and your chances of getting in, by round.
| Location | Malibu, CA · Large suburb |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Undergraduates | 3,553 |
| Acceptance rate | 63% |
| SAT (middle 50%, reported) | 1285–1480 · 16% submit |
| SAT estimated for all students | 1240–1440 |
| ACT (middle 50%) | 28–32 |
| Testing policy | Optional |
| Graduation rate | 85% |
| First-year retention | 88% |
| Student–faculty ratio | 13:1 |
| Cost of attendance | $93,512 |
| Application fee | $70 |
Application deadlines (2026–27)
- Early Decision: Nov 1, 2026
- Early Decision II: Jan 15, 2027
- Early Action: Nov 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Jan 15, 2027
Most popular majors: Business, Communications, Social sciences, Psychology, Parks, recreation & fitness.
Pepperdine campus map
On campus
Pepperdine University - Malibu Campus, Firestone Fieldhouse, Harilela International Tennis Stadium, Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art, Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts.
Around campus
- Places to eat: Subway
- Coffee: Starbucks, Malibu Yogurt & I
- Museums and culture: Michael Landon Community Center
- Groceries: Ralphs, CVS Pharmacy
- Parks: Malibu Racquet Club