Tuition (in-state)$69,000
Student : faculty13:1
Acceptance53%
Enrollment10,000
Walk score20
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Education
| Programs | Business, communication, psychology, international studies, sports medicine |
|---|---|
| Graduation | 85% six-year graduation rate |
| Teaching style | Large lecture sections for introductory courses; honors programs and upper-level seminars are smaller. |
Tuition and cost
| In-state tuition | $69,000 |
|---|---|
| Out-of-state tuition | $69,000 |
| Room and board | $21,000 |
Sticker price before aid. Most students here pay less; see Scholarships and our guide to reading a financial aid letter.
Faculty
| Student : faculty ratio | 13:1 |
|---|---|
| Tenure | Roughly 70–80% tenured or tenure-track |
| Who teaches first-years | Faculty lecture; graduate instructors lead many discussion sections and labs. |
- Student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1
- Six-year graduation rate of 85%
Location and walk score
20/ 100
| Setting | Residential campus; a car or campus shuttle is useful for errands |
|---|---|
| Climate | Mediterranean; dry summers and mild, wet winters |
| Getting around | Car recommended for trips off campus |
Things to do nearby
- Zuma Beach
- Point Dume hikes
- Getty Villa
Graduate degrees
| Graduate enrollment | 3,000 |
|---|
- Graziadio Business School MBA
- Caruso School of Law
- Graduate School of Education and Psychology
- Public Policy
Jobs and outcomes
Median starting salary$60,000
Employed or in grad school within 6 months86%
Career servicesCareer Center; Los Angeles employers within reach of Malibu
Top employers of recent graduates
- Deloitte
- EY
- Disney
- Amazon
- Northrop Grumman
Salary and placement figures are the institution's most recent first-destination survey, typically six months after graduation. Compare on the compare page.
Internships and co-ops
78%of students complete an internship or co-op
- Career Center internship program
- Pepperdine in Washington
- Entertainment industry internships in Los Angeles
Alumni
| Living alumni | 110,000 |
|---|---|
| Where graduates go | Employers in the region's largest industries plus national consulting, technology and healthcare firms |
Notable graduates
- Kelsey Grammer
- Jack Kemp
- Michael Waltrip
Teams
| Division | NCAA Division I |
|---|---|
| Conference | West Coast |
| Marquee sports | Football, basketball, soccer and Olympic sports at the varsity level |
| Club and intramural | Club and intramural programs in 30+ sports |
Scholarships
Regents' ScholarshipMerit, renewable · Deadline: Jan 15
Need-based grant aidVaries with FAFSA results · Deadline: File FAFSA by the priority date
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