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$69,918
per year
In-State Tuition
49%
Acceptance Rate
83%
Graduation Rate
88%
Retention Rate
Pepperdine University is a Christian liberal arts university on a stunning Malibu oceanside campus known for business (Graziadio), law (Caruso), communications, and its extensive international programs.
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5 exams
15 credits
$34,959 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$55,934 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$97,885 saved
26 of 26 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $233,060potential savings
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Arts & Communications
Digital Media & Content
Business & Finance
Social Services & Nonprofit
Education
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
11
Sports
8
Men's teams
7
Women's teams
Team Sports(5)
Basketball
Baseball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(4)
Tennis
Golf
Track and Field (Outdoor)
Cross Country
Aquatic Sports(2)
Swimming and Diving
Water Polo
Typical Admitted Student
Application Requirements
In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$50,560
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$82,939
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,510
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Pepperdine University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $2,331 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $34,959
8 exams
24 credits
Save $55,934
14 exams
42 credits
Save $97,885
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$34,959 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$55,934 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$97,885 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP French Language — Level 1 World Languages | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP German Language — Level 1 World Languages | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Malibu, California
Los Angeles County
Control
Private
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