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Pepperdine University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the Pepperdine University women's basketball recruiting profile. Pepperdine competes in NCAA Division I (D1) in the West Coast Conference from Malibu, California. Led by head coach Katie Faulkner, Pepperdine University pairs a 63% acceptance rate with a 83% graduation rate and a $66,585 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
20
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division I (D1)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
West Coast Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
11,790
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
63%
State
California
City
Malibu
Address
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 35% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Katie Faulkner
Head Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 81% of D1 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
88%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
83%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$64,934
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$82,939
F

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 6% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$69,130
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$69,130
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$21,750
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$66,585
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$65
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 74% of D1 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$3,548,150
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$609,095
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