Pepperdine University: Nursing Programs, NCLEX Pass Rate & Cost
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Pepperdine University runs 2 board-approved nursing programs in California (RN track). Everything below comes from the state board of nursing and U.S. Department of Education data — not the school's marketing.
Nursing Programs at Pepperdine University
Board-approved programs and their 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates. “—” means the board did not publish a 2025 rate for that program.
| Program | Track | Status | 2025 NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baccalaureate Degree | RN | Approved | — |
| Entry Level Master's Degree | RN | Approved | — |
Cost & Admissions
Institution-level figures from the U.S. Department of Education — the whole school's numbers, not the nursing program's alone.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Pepperdine University cost?
Pepperdine University's published in-state tuition / yr is $69,918, and the average net price after aid is $58,098 a year. That is the whole institution's sticker price, not the nursing program's alone, and most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
How hard is it to get into Pepperdine University?
Pepperdine University admits 63% of applicants overall. Nursing programs typically admit separately — and more selectively — than the institution, so treat this as a lower bound on competitiveness.
About this data
Program list and 2025 first-time NCLEX pass rates come from the California board of nursing's published approved-program materials. Tuition, admissions, earnings and debt come from the U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard (Most Recent Cohorts, June 10 2026 data release), matched by school name and city. Tuition and admissions describe the whole institution; earnings and debt are specific to its nursing programs, by credential. “—” means the source did not publish that figure.
- collegescorecard.ed.gov — Most Recent Cohorts, June 10 2026 data release
- www.rn.ca.gov — list: Rev. 7/9/2026 (rates: 2024/2025 Jul-Jun year)
- search.dca.ca.gov — list: 2026-07-12 (live DCA License Search)