Tuition fees, net price and ROI
Pepperdine University Tuition Fees, Net Price and ROI Calculator
Focused cost page for Pepperdine University covering in-state tuition, out-of-state tuition, net price by income, debt payback by major, financial aid, salary and ROI.
View Full School ProfileIn-state tuition
$66,742
Out-of-state tuition
$66,742
Average net price
$45,409
Last updated August 7, 2026. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS.
Pepperdine University Tuition Fees and 4-Year Cost
Use this focused cost summary to compare published tuition with estimated attendance cost and average net price after aid. Final bills can change by residency, housing, aid eligibility, program fees and enrollment level.
Cost per year
$85,202
4-year attendance
$340,808
4-year tuition
$266,968
4-year net price
$181,636
Pepperdine University Net Price by Family Income
College Scorecard income-bracket net price data shows how average cost changes after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
| Family income | Avg net price | Savings vs sticker | Monthly view | Estimator |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $36,463 | $48,739 | $3,039/mo | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $38,065 | $47,137 | $3,172/mo | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $40,201 | $45,001 | $3,350/mo | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $42,253 | $42,949 | $3,521/mo | |
| Over $110,000 | $52,946 | $32,256 | $4,412/mo |
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Major-level ROI
Pepperdine University Debt Payback by Major and Program Salary
Debt payback estimates divide median completer debt by 10% of reported program earnings, then convert the result to months. This gives a directional debt-to-earnings view by program.
| Major / program | Credential | Program salary | Debt payback |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Master's Degree | $100,699 | ~28 months |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | Doctoral Degree | $97,829 | ~29 months |
| Human Resources Management and Services | Master's Degree | $92,220 | ~31 months |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | Master's Degree | $58,929 | ~48 months |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | Bachelor's Degree | $53,559 | ~53 months |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | Master's Degree | $52,243 | ~54 months |
| Economics | Bachelor's Degree | $51,799 | ~54 months |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology | Master's Degree | $47,307 | ~60 months |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | Bachelor's Degree | $46,780 | ~60 months |
| Dispute Resolution | Master's Degree | $41,371 | ~68 months |
| International/Global Studies | Bachelor's Degree | $36,920 | ~76 months |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | Bachelor's Degree | $34,388 | ~82 months |
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Pepperdine University ROI and Debt Payback Simulator
Your Estimate
- 4-year net cost
- Debt payback using 10% salary
- Debt-to-salary ratio
Pepperdine University Aid, Debt and Loan Cost Signals
Pell grant rate
19.61%
Federal loan rate
38.42%
Median completer debt
$23,510
Median monthly payment
$249