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Pepperdine University: Ranking, Courses, Admission, Cost, Acceptance Rate

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#169 in USA

#118 in LL.M. in USA

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Pepperdine University Overview
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  • About Pepperdine University
  • Pepperdine University Popular programs
  • Pepperdine University Admission process
  • Pepperdine University Courses and Fees 2025
  • Pepperdine University Placements 2025
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About Pepperdine University

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Year of establishment
1937
University website
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Campus size
830 acres
No. of campus
4
Endowment value
USD 860 million
Scholarships granted
3421
Scholarship amount granted
USD 113 million
Application fees
USD 65
English proficiency test
Required
Accepted exams
SAT/ACT accepted
Optional
Total faculty
421
Faculty/Student ratio
13
UG/PG course ratio
1.55
Total criminal offences
58

Pepperdine University
Admission process

  • Application fees :USD 50 - 150
  • Type of deadline :Depends on course
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Type of documentsApplicable for
SOPNot required
LORNeeded for few courses
EssaysNeeded for few courses
CVNeeded for few courses
Additional documentsRequired
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Pepperdine University
Courses and Fees 2025

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Courses1st Year Tuition FeesDuration & Eligibility
LL.M.(15 courses)
INR 39 L - 60 L
Duration1 year-4 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 95 - 100, GMAT, GRE
MBA/PGDM(14 courses)
INR 23 L - 73 L
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 95, IELTS: 6.5 - 7, GMAT
M.A.(12 courses)
INR 9 L - 46 L
Duration11 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 - 100
MS(12 courses)
INR 23 L - 73 L
Duration12 months-3 years
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 79 - 95, IELTS: 6.5 - 7, GMAT
B.A.(18 courses)
INR 57 L - 58 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above
Others PG(2 courses)
INR 23 L
Duration20 months
Exam AcceptedTOEFL: 80 & Above
B.Sc.(5 courses)
INR 58 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above
BBA(9 courses)
INR 57 L - 58 L
Duration3-4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above
B.E. / B.Tech(3 courses)
INR 45 L - 58 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above, TOEFL: 80 & Above
B.J.M.C.(4 courses)
INR 58 L
Duration4 years
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above
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Pepperdine University
Placements 2025

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Pepperdine University
Rankings & Grading

#169

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Pepperdine University

INR 38.81 L - 60.43 LB+#80 US News, 2025

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Pepperdine University
Student profile

Quick university statsInsights on student demographics, enrolment, and academic success
UG Race

Others

63%

Hispanic

18%

Asian

14%

Black

3%

UG Age distribution

24 and under

96%

25 and over

3%

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UG Number of Applicant

11466
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Overall Graduation Rate

0.84
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UG Enrollment

3662
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PG Enrollment

6368

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Pepperdine University

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Answered 2 months ago

Indian students can apply for undergraduate admission to Pepperdine University by completing the Common Application or the university's own application. They need to submit transcripts with strong academic performance (85% or higher in Class 12), along with optional SAT/ACT scores. English proficien

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Abhishek Jha

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Answered 5 months ago

The Graduate Record Examination (GRE) is not mandatory for most programs at Pepperdine University, but it may be influential in the admission decision process: 
Graduate Record Examination (GRE)The GRE is not mandatory for this degree program; however, it is highly recommended and may be influential

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Satyam Sharma

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Answered 9 months ago

Pepperdine University popular majors include Psychology; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Social Sciences; Visual and Performing Arts. The top majors among the university’s 2022 graduates are:

  • Business, Management, Marketi

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Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 months ago

Below are the Pepperdine requirements for international students:

  • Application Fee or fee waiver: Applicants must pay a USD 65 application fee through the common application (You can check out how you can waive application fees)

  • LORs: The Letter of Recommendation must be from a core subject (math, scie

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sneha

Contributor-Level 10

Answered 9 months ago

International students can get into the university with a 3.7 GPA, but the admission to Pepperdine University is a little difficult. As the university values various things such as leadership, Work experience, compelling essays, letters of recommendation, and performance in interviews. So overall th

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Pepperdine University
Location

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University CityMalibu, California, USA

Pepperdine University
Campuses

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Address

24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263

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Pepperdine University
Contact Information

Address

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA 90263, USA
Malibu ( California)

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