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Is Pepperdine a Good School for the Money?

Below Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$212,455 Avg Total Cost

Pepperdine University Value Report

Is Pepperdine worth the money? Read College Factual's annual Pepperdine value report to determine if the school is priced fairly for the quality of education they provide.

Below Average Value Nationwide

Below Average National Value
Top 10% National Quality
Expensive Price

Pepperdine University is ranked #2,038 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, we believe Pepperdine University is overpriced for the quality education it provides. (This takes into account average financial aid and may not apply to you if you have further scholarships, grant or aid provided to you.)

National Value Ranking  2038 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  9.06 out of 100
Overpriced
Great Value

Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

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*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

Bottom Line: You'll Spend an Estimated $212,455 For That Piece of Paper

The Pepperdine time to graduate is about 4.09 years and will cost an estimated $51,945 per year. This brings the total cost to 212,455.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$51,945
Average Years to Graduate4.09
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$212,455

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Pepperdine student takes 4.09 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Pepperdine degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$197,972 In-State With Aid
$318,660 Avg Cost No Aid
4.09 Years to Graduate

Net price can vary based on your unique situation.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Pepperdine.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$318,660#0F
All Students$212,455#2,038F
Only Students Receiving Aid$197,972#2,164F
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$318,660#F
All Students$212,455#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$197,972#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of California.

About 96% of Pepperdine students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Pepperdine financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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