School Information

75.7
Total Enrollment 7,733
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 13 : 1

Pepperdine University

http://www.pepperdine.edu/
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, California 90263
(310) 506-4000

Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Churches of Christ
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Pepperdine University, 74.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 63.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $27,244), and 39% receive loans ($6,998 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,900.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Pepperdine University is $22,596 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 6,910 people applied to Pepperdine University. Of the applicants, 34.0% were admitted (43.0% male & 30.0% female ) and 33.0% accepted (35.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 3,439 undergraduate students at Pepperdine University, 11.0% are part-time. A majority (91.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 44.0% of the 4,294 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     41.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     90.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     74.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     79.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     80.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 310.506.4000
Admissions Office Email admission-seaver@pepperdine.edu
Admissions Office Address Seaver College 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, CA 90263
Admissions Website http://www.pepperdine.edu/admission/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/
Application Fee $65

In order to be accepted to Pepperdine University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
Pepperdine University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 670
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 680
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 660
 
Pepperdine University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 11 7
American/United States Studies/Civilization 7
Asian Studies/Civilization 1
European Studies/Civilization 3
Latin American Studies 7
Biological and biomedical sciences 19
Biochemistry 0
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 255 687
Accounting 15
Business Administration and Management, General 76 661
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 117 21
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other 0
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 0
Finance, General 13
International Business/Trade/Commerce 34 5
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 204 8
Advertising 66
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 29 8
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other 35
Journalism 9
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other 0
Public Relations/Image Management 33
Radio and Television 32
Computer and information sciences and support services 0
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0
Education 6 149 66
Chemistry Teacher Education 3
Education, General 85
Education, Other 33 18
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other 48
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 31
English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0
Mathematics Teacher Education 1
Music Teacher Education 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0
English language and literature/letters 27
Creative Writing 15
English Language and Literature, General 12
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 4
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General 4
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 14
French Language and Literature 2
German Language and Literature 2
Italian Language and Literature 1
Spanish Language and Literature 9
History 12 0
History, General 12 0
Legal professions and studies 30 199
Law (LLB, JD) 199
Legal Professions and Studies, Other 30
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 30
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 27
Mathematics and statistics 8
Mathematics, General 8
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 54
Biopsychology 5
International/Global Studies 43
Mathematics and Computer Science 4
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 1
Natural Sciences 1
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 25
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 23
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2
Philosophy and religious studies 9 0
Philosophy 4
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other 0 0
Religion/Religious Studies 5 0
Physical sciences 8
Chemistry, General 6
Physics, General 2
Physics, Other 0
Psychology 40 298 22
Clinical Psychology 198 22
Industrial and Organizational Psychology 1
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology 0
Psychology, General 39 100
Public administration and social service professions 27
Public Policy Analysis 27
Social sciences 65
Economics, General 19
Political Science and Government, General 36
Sociology 10
Theology and religious vocations 20
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv) 2
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other 18
Visual and performing arts 38
Acting 10
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 6
Art/Art Studies, General 8
Directing and Theatrical Production 0
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other 2
Music History, Literature, and Theory 0
Music Management and Merchandising 1
Music Theory and Composition 2
Music, General 8
Music, Other 1
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 0
 
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