Pepperdine University: cost & net price by income
Malibu, California
Here's what students actually pay to attend Pepperdine University after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $36,264 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $44,598. Published in-state tuition is $66,742. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$36,264/yr
- $30k–$48k$25,909/yr
- $48k–$75k$32,267/yr
- $75k–$110k$35,375/yr
- $110k+$44,598/yr
Pepperdine University cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $66,742
- Out-of-state tuition
- $66,742
- Students receiving aid
- 20%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does Pepperdine University cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at Pepperdine University is about $36,264 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at Pepperdine University?
- At Pepperdine University, published in-state tuition is $66,742 and out-of-state tuition is $66,742 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is Pepperdine University worth the cost?
- FindU gives Pepperdine University a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)