Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
About Graziadio School of Business and Management
Graziadio School of Business and Management is the graduate business school of Pepperdine University, in Malibu, California. The published full-time MBA runs 2 years, with a class of about 57. 60% of applicants get in; average GMAT is 615; average GPA is 3.26. Median starting salary is $105,000, 82% employed. Printed annual tuition is $50,940. Known for Values-Based Leadership, SoCal Network, Experiential Learning, Real Estate. Best for Values-Driven Careers, SoCal Business, Real Estate.
How Pepperdine University grades out
MBA Stack's editorial read of published class stats — outcomes and payback, not prestige.
Graziadio School of Business and Management at a glance
The figures that actually move a decision — pay, selectivity, and cost.
Getting in
Admissions typically run in rounds. A 615 average GMAT and a 3.26 GPA set the published bar ; 60% of applicants get in . Work trajectory, essays and fit still carry weight.
- GMAT or GRE (test waivers case-by-case)
- Essays + résumé
- Recommendation(s)
- Interview (by invitation)
Outcomes
82% employed · median starting salary$105,000.
First-year pay versus the printed sticker. Not a full cost of attendance.
Living in Malibu
Graziadio School of Business and Management is in Malibu, California. The MBA is a two-year (or shorter) bet on a place as much as a school — employers, cost of living, and the alumni who stayed.
Graziadio School of Business and Management FAQ
Straight answers for applicants — and the citations search engines look for.
Where is Graziadio School of Business and Management located?
Graziadio School of Business and Management is in Malibu, California.
Is the Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA accredited?
Yes. Graziadio School of Business and Management is listed as an accredited business school on MBA Stack.
What is the average GMAT at Graziadio School of Business and Management?
The published average GMAT is 615.
What is the average GPA at Graziadio School of Business and Management?
The published average undergraduate GPA is 3.26.
What is the Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA acceptance rate?
Graziadio School of Business and Management publishes an acceptance rate of 60%.
What is the median starting salary for Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA graduates?
The published median starting salary is $105,000.
What is the employment rate after the Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA?
82% of the class reported employment in the published figures.
How much does the Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA cost?
Printed annual tuition is $50,940.
How long is the Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA?
The published full-time MBA runs 2 years.
How large is the Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA class?
The published class size is about 57 students.
What is Graziadio School of Business and Management known for?
Graziadio School of Business and Management is known for Values-Based Leadership, SoCal Network, Experiential Learning, Real Estate.
Who is the Graziadio School of Business and Management MBA best for?
Best for Values-Driven Careers, SoCal Business, Real Estate.
Data reflects 2026 admissions cycle. Annual tuition is the printed sticker and may be in-state for public programs — not a full cost of attendance. Report-card grades are MBA Stack's editorial read of those figures (outcomes and payback, not prestige). This is not a third-party rank.
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