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Seaver College Cost of Attendance

The Cost of Attendance (COA) is provided as a guide when estimating the costs of specified programs at Pepperdine University, Seaver College. Cost of Attendance is based on normal charges incurred by most students; however, individual charges may vary based on the students choice of housing, meal plan, program of study, total units enrolled, and other miscellaneous items.

 2025-2026 On-Campus Cost of Attendance

Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) $71,860
Housing & Food  ($16,090  Lovernich + $6,390 Meal Plan F) $22,480
Wellness Fee $560
Campus Life Fee $252
Loan Fees* $68
Books and Supplies $1,000
Transportation $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $98,720

Direct Costs

Direct educational costs include tuition, food and housing, a wellness fee, and a campus life fee. For the 2025-2026 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:

Direct Costs for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) $71,860 / year
Housing & Food  ($16,090  Lovernich + $6,390 Meal Plan F) $22,480 / year
Wellness Fee $560 / year
Campus Life Fee $252 / year
TOTAL $95,152/ year **

*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 Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan disbursements and a 4.228% origination fee from the Federal Parent PLUS Loan disbursements.

**An additional charge of approximately $1,362 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.

Units Tuition Cost
1-11 $2,255 per unit per semester
12-18 $35,930 flat-rate per semester
19+  $35,930 flat-rate, plus $2,255 per unit over 18 units per semester

 

Food and Housing per Semester Cost
Housing & Food  ($11,240 Lovernich Apartment + Meal Plan F) $11,240

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 2025-2026 Academic Year

Books and Supplies $1,000
Transportation $1,000
Personal Expenses $1,500
Loan Fees $68
TOTAL  $3,568

**Indirect costs include books, supplies, loan fees, 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 amounts listed above in determining the cost of attendance.

Cost of Attendance (Direct Costs + Indirect Costs) = $98,720

 

 

 2025-2026 Off-Campus Cost of Attendance

Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) $71,860
Food & Housing $22,590
Wellness Fee $560
Campus Life Fee $252
Books and Supplies $1,000
Loan Fees* $68
Transportation $1,500
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $99,330**

Direct Costs

Direct educational costs include tuition, food and housing, a wellness fee, and a campus life fee. For the 2025-26 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:

Direct Costs for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) $71,860 / year
Wellness Fee $560 / year
Campus Life Fee $ 252 / year
TOTAL $72,672 / year *

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 Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan disbursements and a 4.228% origination fee from the Federal Parent PLUS Loan disbursements.

**An additional charge of approximately $1,362 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.

Units Tuition Cost
1-11 $2,255 per unit per semester
12-18 $35,930 flat-rate per semester
19+ $35,930 flat-rate, plus $2,255 per unit over 18 units per semester

 

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 2025-2026 Academic Year

Food & Housing $22,590
Loan Fees $68
Books & Supplies $1,000
Transportation $1,500
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $26,658

**Indirect costs include books, supplies, loan fees, 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 amounts listed above in determining the cost of attendance.

Cost of Attendance (Direct Costs + Indirect Costs) = $99,330

 

 2025-2026 Living at Home Cost of Attendance

Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) $71,860 
Room & Board (double occupancy half-room, meal plan) $5,920
Wellness Fee $560
Campus Life Fee $252
Loan Fees $68
Books and Supplies $1,000
Transportation $1,500
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $82,660

Direct Costs

Direct educational costs include tuition, room and board, and a student government (SGA) fee. For the 2015-16 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:

Direct Costs for 2025-2026 Academic Year

Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) $71,860 / year
Wellness Fee $560 / year
Campus Life Fee $252 /year
TOTAL $72,672 / year 

*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 Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loan disbursements and a 4.228% origination fee from the Federal Parent PLUS Loan disbursements.


**An additional charge of approximately $1,362 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.

Units Tuition Cost
1-11 $2,255 per unit per semester
12-18 $35,930 flat-rate per semester
19+ $35,930 flat-rate, plus $2,255 per unit over 18 units per semester

 

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 2025-2026 Academic Year

Food and Housing $5,920
Loan Fees $68
Books & Supplies $1,000
Transportation $1,500
Personal Expenses $1,500
TOTAL $9,988

**Indirect costs include books, supplies, loan fees, 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 amounts listed above in determining the cost of attendance.

Cost of Attendance (Direct Costs + Indirect Costs) = $82,660