Undergraduate Tuition, Budget, and Cost
The Cost of Attendance (COA) is provided as a guide when estimating the costs of specified programs at Pepperdine University, Seaver College. The COA 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.
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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 |
| Change to Food and Housing per Semester | Cost |
|---|---|
| Housing & Food ($16,090 Lovernich + $6,390 Meal Plan F) | $22,480 |
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.
Undergrad Cost of Attendance (Direct Costs + Indirect Costs) = $98,720
2024-2025 On-Campus Cost of Attendance
| Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) | $69,130 |
| Housing& Food ($15,660 Lovernich + $6,090 Meal Plan F) | $21,750 |
| Wellness Fee | $536 |
| Campus Life Fee | $252 |
| Loan Fees* | $66 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| TOTAL | $95,234* |
Direct Costs
Direct educational costs include tuition, food and housing, a wellness fee, and a campus life fee. For the 2024-2025 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:
Direct Costs for 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) | $69,130 / year |
| Housing& Food ($15,660 Lovernich + $6,090 Meal Plan F) | $21,750 / year |
| Wellness Fee | $536 |
| Campus Life Fee | $252 / year |
| TOTAL | $91,668 / 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 $1,344 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 | $2,170 per unit per semester |
| 12-18 | $34,565 flat-rate per semester |
| 19+ | $34,565 flat-rate, plus $2,170 per unit over 18 units per semester |
| Room and Board per Semester | Cost |
|---|---|
| Residence Hall (double occupancy) (With basic Meal Plan F plan) |
$10,205 |
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 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| Loan Fees | $66 |
| TOTAL | $3,566 |
**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) = $95,234
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 Notification, 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 aid notification. Federal Work Study and the Pepperdine Work Program should also be a consideration. The amount for 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 310.506.8000.
2024-2025 Off-Campus Cost of Attendance
| Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) | $69,130 |
| Food & Housing | $22,500 |
| Wellness Fee | $536 |
| Campus Life Fee | $252 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Loan Fees | $66* |
| Transportation | $1,500 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| TOTAL | $96,484** |
Direct Costs
Direct educational costs include tuition, food and housing, a wellness fee, and a campus life fee. For the 2024-25 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:
Direct Costs for 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) | $69,130 / year |
| Wellness Fee | $536/ year |
| Campus Life Fee | $252 / year |
| TOTAL | $69,918 / 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 $1,344 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 | $2,170 per unit per semester |
| 12-18 | $34,565 flat-rate per semester |
| 19+ | $34,565 flat-rate, plus $2,170 per unit over 18 units per semester |
Indirect Costs Living Off Campus
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 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Food & Housing | $22,500 |
| Loan Fees | $66 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,500 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| TOTAL | $26,566 |
**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) = $96,484
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 Notification, 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 aid notification. Federal Work Study and the Pepperdine Work Program should also be a consideration. The amount for 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 310.506.8000.
2024-2025 Living at Home Cost of Attendance
| Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) | $69,130 |
| Food & Housing (living at home) | $5,920 |
| Wellness Fee | $536 |
| Campus Life Fee | $252 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Loan Fees | $66* |
| Transportation | $1,500 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| TOTAL | $79,904** |
Direct Costs
Direct educational costs include tuition, food and housing, a wellness fee, and a campus life fee. For the 2024-25 academic year, typical direct costs are as follows:
Direct Costs for 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Flat-rate tuition (12-18 units per semester) | $69,130 / year |
| Wellness Fee | $536/ year |
| Campus Life Fee | $252 / year |
| TOTAL | $69,918 / 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 $1,344 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 | $2,170 per unit per semester |
| 12-18 | $34,565 flat-rate per semester |
| 19+ | $34,565 flat-rate, plus $2,170 per unit over 18 units per semester |
Indirect Costs Living At Home
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 2024-2025 Academic Year
| Food & Housing (living at home) | $5,920 |
| Loan Fees | $66 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
| Transportation | $1,500 |
| Personal Expenses | $1,500 |
| TOTAL | $9,986 |
**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) = $79,904
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 Notification, 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 aid notification. Federal Work Study and the Pepperdine Work Program should also be a consideration. The amount for 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 310.506.8000.