Pepperdine University's published cost of attendance is $93,512. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $50,560, middle-income families pay around $51,063, and higher-income families pay approximately $65,081.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $93,512 |
| Tuition and Fees | $69,918 |
| Room and Board | $21,750 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$35,414 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $58,098 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $50,560 |
| $30–48k | $42,674 |
| $48–75k | $51,063 |
| $75–110k | $61,851 |
| $110k+ | $65,081 |
Pepperdine University's published cost of attendance is $93,512. Net price by income band reveals how financial aid reshapes that headline figure: low-income families pay approximately $50,560, middle-income families pay around $51,063, and higher-income families pay approximately $65,081. Azimuth ranks Pepperdine University #1402 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Pepperdine's aid structure combines need-based grants, merit scholarships, and federal loan options. The institution meets demonstrated financial need for admitted students under current financial aid policies, and families apply using the FAFSA and CSS Profile. Work-study is available as part of aid packages for eligible students. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,510, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $41,309; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $84,459, median federal debt of $23,510 projects to a monthly payment of about $266 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use .
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Pepperdine University earn median 4-year earnings of $84,459, placing Pepperdine University in the 87.6 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $8,873 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Pepperdine University in the 84.2 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Pepperdine University #134 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects Pepperdine University's concentration in business and professional fields. Business Administration is the largest program with 218 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $91,227, performing at 1.3x the national benchmark for the field. The Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication program graduates 127 students earning $81,417, while Psychology, General with 77 graduates reaches $61,353. Kinesiology rounds out the top programs with 64 graduates earning $65,100. Business Administration emerges as the highest aggregate-return major, combining substantial enrollment with strong earnings outcomes that drive the institution's overall return profile.
