Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition and Financial Aid

    2025 Tuition & Fees

    The 2025 tuition & fees at Pepperdine University School of Law is $70,556. Compared to private law schools in U.S., Pepperdine University School of Law' tuition is slightly higher than the average tuition of $58,910. Compared to private law schools in California, its tuition is similar to the average tuition of $64,608.

    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 5.71% higher than undergraduate tuition and 67.91% 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 over $70K
    2025 Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition & Fees and Comparison
    In-StateOut-of-State
    Pepperdine University School of Law$70,556
    All Law Schools$32,329$53,417
    Public$32,329$45,874
    Private$58,910
    California Law Schools$58,440$66,126
    Public$58,440$69,770
    Private$64,608
    * Average law school tuition is based on 2024 data because many law schools have not yet announced their 2025 tuition rates.
    Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition & Fees Chart

    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 18.22% over the past 5 years from $57,560 to $70,556.
    The 2025 estimated tuition & fees is $74,759 with $4,203 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 $73,127, which is $2,571 more than this year.
    Pepperdine University School of Law Tuition Trends Chart

    Cost of Attendance with Living Costs, Books & Supplies, and Personal Expenses

    The 2025 cost of attendance at Pepperdine University School of Law is $102,436. 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 $72,436.
    Pepperdine University School of Law Cost of Attendance
    Costs
    Cost of Attendance$102,436
    Tuition$69,950
    Fees$606
    On-Campus Living Costs$31,880
    Off-Campus Living Costs$31,880
    At-Home Living Costs$31,880
    COA after Grants/Scholarships Received$72,436
    Average Grants/Scholarships Amount$30,000

    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.
    Pepperdine University School of Law LL.M. Tuition
    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, ABA (American Bar Association), IPEDS data center

    Financial Aid Statistics

    Grants and Scholarships Received

    In 2024, 79.50% of enrolled law school students received grants and/or scholarships and the average received amount is $30,000 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 81.06%. Compared to law schools in California, the received percentage is similar to the average of 80%.
    Pepperdine University School of Law Grants/Scholarships Received
    Percent ReceivedAverage Amount
    Pepperdine University School of Law79.50%$30,000
    All Law Schools81.06%$23,746
    Public78.73%$18,006
    Private82.88%$28,194
    California Law Schools79.82%$31,843
    Public90.75%$25,692
    Private75.62%$34,208

    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.
    The Grants/Scholarship Amount by Percentile
    20202021202220232024
    Total Enrollment500525547551561
    Grants/Scholarships Received396451484453446
    Percent Received79.20%85.90%88.48%82.21%79.50%
    Received Amount
    25th Percentile$20,400$20,000$25,000$25,000$25,000
    50th Percentile$35,000$35,000$35,000$35,000$30,000
    75th Percentile$52,000$50,000$50,000$50,000$55,000

    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 997 enrolled students received grants/scholarships as much as tuition or more.
    How Much Tuition Covered by Grants and Scholarships
    20202021202220232024
    Number Received396451484453446
    Half or Less than Tuition38.38%36.59%46.49%48.57%55.61%
    Half to Full Tuition55.30%56.54%46.07%44.37%39.01%
    Full Tuition0.00%0.00%0.41%0.66%0.00%
    More than Full Tuition6.31%6.87%7.02%6.40%5.38%
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