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Estimating Costs of Attendance

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On-Campus Living Cost of Attendance

 2022-2023 Cost of Attendance

Tuition $1,955 per unit
Room & Board $22,510
Scholarly Development Fee $120
Wellness Fee $500
Loan Fees $208
Books and Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $27,538 ** plus tuition

Direct Costs

Direct educational costs include tuition, room and board (if living on campus), Wellness Fee, and the Scholarly Development Fee. For the 2022-23 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:

Direct Costs for 2022-2023 Academic Year

Tuition $1,955 per unit
Room & Board $22,510
Wellness Fee $500
Scholarly Fee $120
TOTAL $23,130 ** plus tuition

 

*Your actual amount of loan fees is determined by the amount you borrow. The Department of Education will deduct a 1.057% origination fee from the Federal Unsubsidized Loan disbursements and a 4.228% origination fee from the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan disbursements.

**An additional charge of approximately $2,077 per semester for health insurance may be incurred if a student is not already covered by family or group health coverage. Additional miscellaneous charges/fees may be added to the student account as they are incurred by a student, for example - registration adjustment fees, private voice/music instruction, parking tickets, etc.

Important Note: The budgets listed above are the normal charges incurred by most students. However, individual charges may vary based on the student's choice of housing arrangement, meal plan, and total number of units enrolled. All students should come prepared with cash or credit card to purchase their books. Books cannot be charged to your student account or purchased with your student ID card. Listed below are the costs for each individual item. Please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at finaid2@pepperdine.edu to request an increase to your room and board or tuition cost, if applicable. Please see the Housing and Residence Life website for additional information.

Indirect Costs

In addition to the University's direct costs, each student will incur indirect costs while attending the University. Listed below are the estimated costs for the academic year.

Estimated Indirect Costs*** for 2022-2023 Academic Year

Books and Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
Loan Fees $208
TOTAL $4,408

***Indirect costs include books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses. These items will not be charged directly to the student account. Although individual expenses for indirect costs vary per student, the financial assistance budget includes the following amounts in determining the financial assistance award.

Graduate Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Costs) = $27,538 ** plus tuition

Calculate your estimated cost

It is important that you clearly understand how your financial assistance will be credited to your student account so that you can accurately budget the amount you will need to cover your account balance as well as pay your indirect costs such as your books. Confirmed and verified grant and scholarship funds may credit to your account in the amount listed on your Financial Assistance Award, if applicable. Most loans have guarantee fees which will be deducted prior to disbursement of the loan. This means that the loan proceeds that are credited to your student account may be less than the amount listed on your award. Federal Work Study and the Pepperdine Work Program should also be a consideration. The amount of the work offer cannot be used up front for payment on your student account and will not be subtracted from your account balance as a financial assistance resource. The student is required to find employment and he/she will receive a paycheck bi-weekly based on total hours worked.

Payment Plans

For information and questions about payment plan deadlines, student charges, refunds and account balances, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (310) 506-7999.

 2023-2024 Cost of Attendance

Tuition $2,070 per unit

Housing and Food (Drescher Single Occupancy $19,000 + Meal Plan H $8,070)

$27,070
Scholarly Development Fee $120
Wellness Fee $500
Loan Fees $1,010
Books and Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $32,900 ** plus tuition

Direct Costs

Direct educational costs include tuition, food and housing (if living on campus), Wellness Fee, and the Scholarly Development Fee. For the 2023-24 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:

Direct Costs for 2023-2024 Academic Year

Tuition $2,070 per unit
Housing and Food (Drescher Single Occupancy $19,000 + Meal Plan H $8,070) $27,070
Wellness Fee $500
Scholarly Fee $120
TOTAL $27,690 ** plus tuition

*Your actual amount of loan fees is determined by the amount you borrow. The Department of Education will deduct a 1.057% origination fee from the Federal Unsubsidized Loan disbursements and a 4.228% origination fee from the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan disbursements.

**An additional charge of $2,117 per semester for health insurance may be incurred if a student is not already covered by family or group health coverage. Additional miscellaneous charges/fees may be added to the student account as they are incurred by a student, for example - registration adjustment fees, private voice/music instruction, parking tickets, etc.

Important Note: The budgets listed above are the normal charges incurred by most students. However, individual charges may vary based on the student's choice of housing arrangement, meal plan, and total number of units enrolled. All students should come prepared with cash or credit card to purchase their books. Books cannot be charged to your student account or purchased with your student ID card. Listed below are the costs for each individual item. Please contact the Office of Financial Assistance at finaid2@pepperdine.edu to request an increase to your room and board or tuition cost, if applicable. Please see the Housing and Residence Life website for additional information.

 

Indirect Costs

In addition to the University's direct costs, each student will incur indirect costs while attending the University. Listed below are the estimated costs for the academic year.

Estimated Indirect Costs** for 2023-2024 Academic Year

Books and Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
Loan Fees $1,010
TOTAL $5,210

***Indirect costs include books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses. These items will not be charged directly to the student account. Although individual expenses for indirect costs vary per student, the financial assistance budget includes the following amounts in determining the financial assistance award.

Graduate Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Costs) = $32,900** plus tuition

Calcualte your estimated cost

It is important that you clearly understand how your financial assistance will be credited to your student account so that you can accurately budget the amount you will need to cover your account balance as well as pay your indirect costs such as your books. Confirmed and verified grant and scholarship funds may credit to your account in the amount listed on your Financial Assistance Award, if applicable. Most loans have guarantee fees which will be deducted prior to disbursement of the loan. This means that the loan proceeds that are credited to your student account may be less than the amount listed on your award. Federal Work Study and the Pepperdine Work Program should also be a consideration. The amount of the work offer cannot be used up front for payment on your student account and will not be subtracted from your account balance as a financial assistance resource. The student is required to find employment and he/she will receive a paycheck bi-weekly based on total hours worked.

Payment Plans

For information and questions about payment plan deadlines, student charges, refunds and account balances, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (310) 506-7999.

 

 

Off-Campus Living Cost of Attendance

 2022-2023 Cost of Attendance

Tuition $1,955
Room & Board $22,510
Scholarly Development Fee $120
Wellness Fee $500
Loan Fee $208
Books and Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $27,538 ** plus tuition

Direct Costs

Direct educational costs include tuition, room and board (only if living on campus), Wellness Fee and the Scholarly Development Fee. For the 2022-23 academic year, typical direct costs for students living off campus are as follows:

Direct Costs for 2022-2023 Academic Year

Tuition $1,955 per unit
Scholarly Development Fee $120
Wellness Fee $500
TOTAL  $620 ** plus tuition

*Your actual amount of loan fees is determined by the amount you borrow. The Department of Education will deduct a 1.057% origination fee from the Federal Unsubsidized Loan disbursements and a 4.228% origination fee from the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan disbursements.

**An additional charge of approximately $2,077 per semester for health insurance may be incurred if a student is not already covered by family or group health coverage. Additional miscellaneous charges/fees may be added to the student account as they are incurred by a student, for example - registration adjustment fees, private voice/music instruction, parking tickets, etc.

Important Note: The budgets listed above are the normal charges incurred by most students. However, individual charges may vary based on the student's choice of housing arrangement, meal plan, and total number of units enrolled. All students should come prepared with cash or credit card to purchase their books. Books cannot be charged to your student account or purchased with your student ID card. Listed below are the costs for each individual item. Please email the Office of Financial Assistance at finaid2@pepperdine.edu to request an increase to your room and board or tuition cost, if applicable. Please see the Housing and Residence Life website for additional information.

Indirect Costs

In addition to the University's direct costs, each student will incur indirect costs while attending the University. Listed below are the estimated costs for the academic year.

Estimated Indirect Costs*** for 2022-2023 Academic Year

Room & Board $22,510
Books and Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $26,710

***Indirect costs for students living off campus include room & board, books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses. These items will not be charged directly to the student account. Although individual expenses for indirect costs vary per student, the financial assistance budget includes the following amounts in determining the financial assistance award.

Graduate Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Costs) = $27,538 ** plus tuition

Calculate your estimated cost

It is important that you clearly understand how your financial assistance will be credited to your student account so that you can accurately budget the amount you will need to cover your account balance as well as pay your indirect costs such as your books. Confirmed and verified grant and scholarship funds may credit to your account in the amount listed on your Financial Assistance Award, if applicable. Most loans have guarantee fees which will be deducted prior to disbursement of the loan. This means that the loan proceeds that are credited to your student account may be less than the amount listed on your award. Federal Work Study and the Pepperdine Work Program should also be a consideration. The amount of the work offer cannot be used up front for payment on your student account and will not be subtracted from your account balance as a financial assistance resource. The student is required to find employment and he/she will receive a paycheck bi-weekly based on total hours worked.

Payment Plans

For information and questions about payment plan deadlines, student charges, refunds and account balances, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (310) 506-7999.

 2023-2024 Cost of Attendance

Tuition $2,070
Housing and Food (Drescher Single Occupancy $19,000 + Meal Plan H $8,070) $27,070
Scholarly Development Fee $120
Wellness Fee $500
Loan Fee $1,010
Books and Supplies $1,500
Transprotation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $32,900 ** plus tuition

Direct Costs

Direct educational costs include tuition, housing and food (only if living on campus), Wellness Fee and the Scholarly Development Fee. For the 2023-24 academic year, typical direct costs for students living off campus are as follows:

Direct Costs for 2023-2024 Academic Year

Tutition  $2,070 per unit
Scholarly Development Fee $120
Wellness Fee $500
TOTAL $620 ** plus tuition

*Your actual amount of loan fees is determined by the amount you borrow. The Department of Education will deduct a 1.057% origination fee from the Federal Unsubsidized Loan disbursements and a 4.228% origination fee from the Federal Graduate PLUS Loan disbursements.

**An additional charge of $2,117 per semester for health insurance may be incurred if a student is not already covered by family or group health coverage. Additional miscellaneous charges/fees may be added to the student account as they are incurred by a student, for example - registration adjustment fees, private voice/music instruction, parking tickets, etc.

Important Note: The budgets listed above are the normal charges incurred by most students. However, individual charges may vary based on the student's choice of housing arrangement, meal plan, and total number of units enrolled. All students should come prepared with cash or credit card to purchase their books. Books cannot be charged to your student account or purchased with your student ID card. Listed below are the costs for each individual item. Please email the Office of Financial Assistance at finaid2@pepperdine.edu to request an increase to your room and board or tuition cost, if applicable. Please see the Housing and Residence Life website for additional information.

Indirect Costs

In addition to the University's direct costs, each student will incur indirect costs while attending the University. Listed below are the estimated costs for the academic year.

Estimated Indirect Costs*** for 2023-2024 Academic Year

Housing and Food (Drescher Single Occupancy $19,000 + Meal Plan H $8,070) $27,070
Books and Supplies $1,500
Transportation $1,200
Personal Expenses $1,500
Loan Fees $1,010
TOTAL $32,280

***Indirect costs for students living off campus include room & board, books, supplies, transportation and personal expenses. These items will not be charged directly to the student account. Although individual expenses for indirect costs vary per student, the financial assistance budget includes the following amounts in determining the financial assistance award.

Graduate Cost of Attendance (Direct + Indirect Costs) = $32,900 ** plus tuition

Calculate your estimated cost

It is important that you clearly understand how your financial assistance will be credited to your student account so that you can accurately budget the amount you will need to cover your account balance as well as pay your indirect costs such as your books. Confirmed and verified grant and scholarship funds may credit to your account in the amount listed on your Financial Assistance Award, if applicable. Most loans have guarantee fees which will be deducted prior to disbursement of the loan. This means that the loan proceeds that are credited to your student account may be less than the amount listed on your award. Federal Work Study and the Pepperdine Work Program should also be a consideration. The amount of the work offer cannot be used up front for payment on your student account and will not be subtracted from your account balance as a financial assistance resource. The student is required to find employment and he/she will receive a paycheck bi-weekly based on total hours worked.

Payment Plans

For information and questions about payment plan deadlines, student charges, refunds and account balances, please contact the Student Accounts Office at (310) 506-7999.

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Seaver College Graduate Programs Office

Pepperdine University
Thornton Administrative Center, 3rd Floor
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263-4280

Assistant Dean: Dana Dudley  
Phone: 310.506.4280

Program Manager: Leslie Seah
Phone: 310.506.6079

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