Tuition and Financial Aid

Cost of the Program

The 2025-26 tuition is $2335 per unit. Students pay a tuition amount based upon the units they are enrolled in each semester/session.

There are scholarship/stipend opportunities for admitted students and can be applied for on the application.

This cost includes the following:

Estimated additional expenses and costs for the student (all fees are approximate and may vary):

Housing Costs - It is the responsibility of the student to secure housing prior to starting the program. The expense of housing is the responsibility of the student. It is recommended that interns find housing within a one-hour commute of campus as sites will be within 60 miles of campus.
Transportation and parking – On campus parking is free as are most of the parking facilities at sites.
Auto insurance must be carried during the supervised practice and a car is required to complete the supervised hours (variable)
Medical insurance (variable) Insurance is available through the University for an additional fee
Professional liability insurance ($35) 2 million per incident/5 million per year
Housing and living costs - variable
Books and supplies ($300-400)
California Food Handlers Card ($10)
AND student membership ($50)
Health physical and immunizations (variable).
Drug/alcohol screening (required as part of clinical rotation) ($50)
Miscellaneous personal needs (variable)

For questions related to financial aid, please contact the Pepperdine Financial Aid Office.