Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition, Fees, COA, and Financial Aid
2024 Tuition & Fees
The 2024 tuition & fees at Pepperdine University School of Law is $68,046 according to the Pepperdine University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Pepperdine University School of Law' tuition is higher than the average tuition of $56,676. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $62,718.
Undergraduate & Graduate Program Costs
The average undergraduate tuition & fees is $66,742 at Pepperdine University. The average graduate tuition & fees is $42,020. The law school tuition is 1.95% higher than undergraduate tuition and 61.94% higher than graduate tuition at Pepperdine University.
Law School Tuition Comparison Table & Chart
The following table & chart compares Pepperdine University School of Law's tuition with other law schools by location and school type. Comparisons can help you make decisions and prepare life as a law school student and beyond.
You can compare Pepperdine University School of Law with law schools that have similar tuition between $65K and $70K
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University School of Law | $68,046 | |
| All Law Schools | $30,489 | $51,002 |
| Public | $30,489 | $43,678 |
| Private | $56,676 | |
| California Law Schools | $56,178 | $64,018 |
| Public | $56,178 | $67,397 |
| Private | $62,718 | |
Law School Tuition Changes Over Past 5 Years
The tuition & fees at Pepperdine University School of Law has increased by 5.96% compared to last year. It has increased by 21.75% over the past 6 years from $55,890 to $68,046.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $72,100 with $4,054 increase, if the this year's increase rate is applied. Based on the average increase rate over past 5 years, the 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $71,006, which is $2,960 more than this year.
| Tuition & Fees | Change % | |
|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $55,890 | ▼- |
| 2019-2020 | $57,560 | ▲2.99% |
| 2020-2021 | $59,340 | ▲3.09% |
| 2021-2022 | $61,270 | ▲3.25% |
| 2022-2023 | $64,220 | ▲4.81% |
| 2023-2024 | $68,046 | ▲5.96% |
Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses
The 2024 cost of attendance at Pepperdine University School of Law is $99,346. It includes tuition & fees, living costs, costs for books & supplies, transportation & travel costs, and other living expenses, but may exclude health insurance fee, loan fee, and required exam fee. After receiving grants and scholarships, the COA down to $64,346. For detailed costs breakdown, see Pepperdine University School of Law's bursar/financial aid page.
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Cost of Attendance | $99,346 |
| Tuition & Fees | $68,046 |
| Room & Board, Transportation | $24,200 |
| Books | $1,200 |
| Other Expenses | $5,900 |
| COA after Grants/Scholarships Received | $64,346 |
| Average Grants/Scholarships Amount | $35,000 |
LL.M. Tuition
Pepperdine University School of Law has the LL.M (Master of Laws) program and its LL.M. tuition & fees is $65,076.
| Cost | |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $65,076 |
| Room & Board | $24,200 |
| Books | $800 |
| Other Expenses | $5,900 |
| Cost of Attendance | $95,976 |
Data Source: Pepperdine University School of Law Bursar/Financial Office, IPEDS data center, https://law.pepperdine.edu/admissions/financial-aid/cost-of-attendance-graduate-programs.htm
Financial Aid Statistics
Grants and Scholarships Received
In 2023, 82.21% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $35,000 at Pepperdine University School of Law.
Compared to law schools in U.S., the percentage of grants received at Pepperdine University School of Law is similar to the average percentage of 81.23%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 79%.
| Percent Received | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Pepperdine University School of Law | 82.21% | $35,000 |
| All Law Schools | 81.23% | $22,897 |
| Public | 79.84% | $16,599 |
| Private | 82.32% | $27,821 |
| California Law Schools | 78.73% | $31,683 |
| Public | 90.23% | $23,930 |
| Private | 74.30% | $34,665 |
Grants/Scholarships Amount in 25th, 50th, 75th Percentile
For 551 enrolled students, 453 students 82.21% received grants and/or scholarships. 7.06% of them received financial aid that equals to the full (or more) amount of tuition and 44.37% received more than half amount of tuition.
For students received grants and scholarships, the 75th percentile amount is $50,000 and the 25th percentile amount is $25,000.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Enrollment | 495 | 500 | 525 | 547 | 551 |
| Grants/Scholarships Received | 381 | 396 | 451 | 484 | 453 |
| Percent Received | 76.97% | 79.20% | 85.90% | 88.48% | 82.21% |
| Received Amount | |||||
| 25th Percentile | $20,000 | $20,400 | $20,000 | $25,000 | $25,000 |
| 50th Percentile | $32,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 | $35,000 |
| 75th Percentile | $50,000 | $52,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 | $50,000 |
How much of Tuition will Financial Aid Cover?
Of those who received financial aid, 48.57% of students received grants and/or scholarships less than the half amount of tuition & fees and 44.37% received more than half but less than full amount of tuition.
In special, 7.06% received amounts that equal to full tuition or more. It means that 32 out of total 1,114 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number Received | 381 | 396 | 451 | 484 | 453 |
| Half or Less than Tuition | 43.04% | 38.38% | 36.59% | 46.49% | 48.57% |
| Half to Full Tuition | 49.34% | 55.30% | 56.54% | 46.07% | 44.37% |
| Full Tuition | 0.26% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.41% | 0.66% |
| More than Full Tuition | 7.35% | 6.31% | 6.87% | 7.02% | 6.40% |
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