by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Pepperdine University, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Pepperdine University were $69,918 a year for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Required fees account for totaled $788; what is left is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $69,130 |
| Fees | $788 |
| Total | $69,918 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What does Pepperdine University charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
To see where that lands, here is how Pepperdine University tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Against the nationwide average, Pepperdine University comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the Pepperdine University Financial Aid page for details.
Below is how tuition at Pepperdine University has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $59,450 |
| Two Years Ago | $62,390 |
| One Year Ago | $65,990 |
| Most Recent Year | $69,130 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at Pepperdine has changed across the reported years.
Year over year, tuition rose 4.8%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $73,244 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
Discover answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 5.41%, putting next year’s cost near $73,698.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $73,698 |
| In 2 Years | $77,683 |
| In 3 Years | $81,883 |
| In 4 Years | $86,310 |
| In 5 Years | $90,977 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $319,574.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For a closer look at aid at Pepperdine University, head to the Pepperdine University Financial Aid page.
