Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA

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Undergrad Diversity Christian Life Transfer

Tuition & Fees

$58,002

not including room and board

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
600
75th
720
25th
600
75th
34
25th
27
75th
30
25th
25
75th
31
25th
26
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undergraduateRatios

42%

male

58%

female

14

students

1

faculty

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Selective

41%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,925
Declined 6,843
Total Received 11,768
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Private

3,861

undergraduate students

6,718

graduate students

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School Facts

Pepperdine, founded in 1937, is a private, church-affiliated, arts and sciences university. Programs are offered through the Schools of Law and Public Policy, the Divisions of Business, Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Science, Religion, and Social Science, and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Its 830-acre campus is located in Malibu, 12 miles from Santa Monica.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 10,579
Established in 1937
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Congregational (United Church of Christ)

830-acre, suburban campus in Malibu (population: 12,877), 12 miles from Santa Monica and 35 miles from Los Angeles; graduate branch campus in Culver City. Major airport, bus, and train serve Los Angeles. School operates transportation to local shopping areas and to special events. Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA
90263

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
57%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
99%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
57%
Top 1/4
85%
Top 1/2
96%
Bottom 1/2
4%
Bottom 1/4
0%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
600
75th
720
25th
600
75th
34
25th
27
75th
30
25th
25
75th
31
25th
26

Admissions Facts

Application fee $65
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early decision program Yes
Early decision program application deadline November 1
School has early action program Yes
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Selective

41%

acceptance rate

Accepted 4,925
Declined 6,843
Total Received 11,768

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Recommendations
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record

Recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Formal demonstration of competencies
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders

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Financial Aid

92%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$29,601

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $57,750
Room & board $16,160
Additional fees $252
Books & supplies $1,250
Total $75,412
Average Financial Aid - $29,601
Total with Avg. Aid $45,811

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 310 506-4301
F: 310 506-4746
finaid2@pepperdine.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Soccer yes
Swimming and diving yes
Tennis yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes
Track and field x country yes
Volleyball yes yes
Water polo yes

Club Sports - Men's

ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, surfing, ultimate Frisbee

Club Sports - Women's

lacrosse, surfing, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

basketball, dodgeball, flag football, ice hockey, lacrosse, rugby, soccer, surfing, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, water polo

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
Mountain Pacific Sports Federation, West Coast Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting. yes
Acting. yes
Advanced Legal Research/Studies, General. yes
Advertising. yes
American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence. yes
American/United States Studies/Civilization. yes
Applied Behavior Analysis. yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation. yes
Art/Art Studies, General. yes
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management, General. yes
Asian Studies/Civilization. yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General. yes
Business Administration and Management, General. yes yes yes
Chemistry Teacher Education. yes
Chemistry, General. yes
Clinical Psychology. yes
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other. yes
Creative Writing. yes
Directing and Theatrical Production. yes
Dispute Resolution. yes
Divinity/Ministry. yes
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other. yes
Economics, General. yes
Education, General. yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General. yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology. yes yes
English Language and Literature, General. yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education. yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. yes
European Studies/Civilization. yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology. yes
Film/Cinema/Media Studies. yes
Finance, General. yes
Financial Mathematics. yes
French Language and Literature. yes
German Language and Literature. yes
Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies. yes
History, General. yes
Human Resources Development. yes
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. yes
International Business/Trade/Commerce. yes yes
International and Intercultural Communication. yes
International/Globalization Studies. yes
Italian Language and Literature. yes
Journalism. yes
Latin American Studies. yes
Learning Sciences. yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. yes
Management Science. yes
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other. yes
Mathematics Teacher Education. yes
Mathematics and Computer Science. yes
Mathematics, General. yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. yes
Music Teacher Education. yes
Music Theory and Composition. yes
Music, General. yes
Music, Other. yes
Natural Sciences. yes
Nutrition Sciences. yes
Organizational Communication, General. yes
Organizational Leadership. yes
Philosophy. yes
Physics, General. yes
Playwriting and Screenwriting. yes
Political Science and Government, General. yes
Psychology, General. yes yes
Public Policy Analysis, General. yes
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other. yes
Radio and Television. yes yes
Real Estate. yes
Religion/Religious Studies. yes yes
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other. yes
Sociology, General. yes
Speech Communication and Rhetoric. yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management. yes
Sustainability Studies. yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other. yes
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor. yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology. yes
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other. yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Management
  2. Business Administration
  3. Psychology

Programs Offered

  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-theology
  • Pre-veterinary science

10,579

total students

46%

in-state

54%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

36%

3,861
students

Female
58%
2,233

Male
42%
1,628

64%

6,718
students

Female
65%
4,358

Male
35%
2,360

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

89%

3,442
students

Female
59%
2,017

Male
41%
1,425

11%

419
students

Female
52%
216

Male
48%
203

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Student Break-down

12%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
11%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
48%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
7%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

164

Transfer applicants enrolled

4%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: January 15

Spring: October 1

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 350
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Hong Kong
Indonesia
Singapore
Thailand
Special services offered for international applicants English lab
International student center
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

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