Malibu, CA
36%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,097 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 7,014 |
| Total Received | 11,111 |
$10,000
Register now for our scholarship giveaway
| Name | Location |
|---|---|
| University of San Francisco | San Francisco, CA |
| Stanford University | Stanford, CA |
| Gonzaga University | Spokane, WA |
| Jacksonville University | Jacksonville, FL |
| New York University | New York, NY |
| Harvard University | Cambridge, MA |
| University of Redlands | Redlands, CA |
| The University of Tampa | Tampa, FL |
| Saint Mary's College of California | Moraga, CA |
| Brown University | Providence, RI |
| SAT | 4630 |
|---|---|
| ACT | 0373 |
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.
| Public/private | Private (nonprofit) |
|---|---|
| Campus Enrollment | 7,826 |
| Established in | 1937 |
| Coeducational | Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College |
| Religious affiliation | Church of Christ |
| Accredited by |
• AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) • AALS (Association of American Law Schools) • ABA (American Bar Association) • ADiA (American Dietetic Association) • APA (American Psychological Association) • NASM (National Association of Schools of Music) • NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration) • NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education) • WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges) |
830-acre, suburban campus in Malibu (population: 12,879), 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.
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
| Application fee | $65 |
|---|---|
| Common application accepted | yes |
| Application deadline | January 5 |
| School has early decision program | no |
| School has early action program | no |
| Admissions interview (required or recommended) |
Neither |
| SAT/ACT requirements |
SAT or ACT Required |
36%
acceptance rate
| Accepted | 4,097 |
|---|---|
| Declined | + 7,014 |
| Total Received | 11,111 |
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
Recommendations
Standardized test scores
Volunteer Work
Alumni/ae relationship
Minority affiliation
Work Experience
Class rank
Geographical residence
Interview
State residency
Kristin Paredes Colllins
Dean of Enrollment Management
P: 310 506-4392
F: 310 506-4861
admission-seaver@pepperdine.edu
| Tuition | $51,740 |
| Room & board | $14,870 |
| Additional fees | $252 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Total | $68,362 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Aid | - $39,927 |
| Total with Avg. Aid | $28,435 |
75%
$39,927
Need-based
| Federal | $3,514,989 |
| State | $3,374,146 |
| Institutional | $47,867,208 |
| Other external | $1,750,599 |
| Total | $56,506,942 |
|---|
Non-need-based
| Federal | $362,383 |
| State | $18,168 |
| Institutional | $15,423,650 |
| Other external | $739,337 |
| Total | $16,543,538 |
|---|
| M | W | |
|---|---|---|
| baseball |  | |
| basketball | |
|
| cross-country | |
|
| diving | |
|
| golf | |
|
| soccer | |
|
| swimming | |
|
| tennis | |
|
| track (outdoor) | |
|
| volleyball | |
|
| water polo | |
| Assc. | Bach. | Mast. | Doct. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting |
|
|
||
| Administration |
|
|||
| Advertising |
|
|||
| American Studies |
|
|||
| Applied Analytics |
|
|||
| Applied Finance |
|
|||
| Art |
|
|||
| Art History |
|
|||
| Behavioral Psychology |
|
|||
| Biology |
|
|||
| Business Administration |
|
|
||
| Chemistry |
|
|||
| Cinematic Media Production |
|
|||
| Clinical Psychology |
|
|
||
| Communication |
|
|||
| Computer Science/Mathematics |
|
|||
| Creative Writing |
|
|||
| Dispute Resolution |
|
|||
| Divinity |
|
|||
| Economics |
|
|||
| Education |
|
|||
| Educational Leadership/Administration/Policy |
|
|||
| English |
|
|||
| Entrepreneurship |
|
|||
| Film Studies |
|
|||
| French |
|
|||
| German |
|
|||
| Global Business |
|
|||
| Global Leadership/Change |
|
|||
| Hispanic Studies |
|
|||
| History |
|
|||
| Human Resources |
|
|||
| Integrated Marketing Communication |
|
|||
| International Business |
|
|||
| International Business Administration |
|
|||
| International Studies |
|
|||
| Italian |
|
|||
| Journalism |
|
|||
| Law |
|
|||
| Learning Technologies |
|
|
||
| Liberal Arts |
|
|||
| Management |
|
|||
| Management/Leadership |
|
|||
| Mathematics |
|
|||
| Mathematics Education |
|
|||
| Media Production |
|
|
||
| Ministry |
|
|||
| Music |
|
|||
| Music Education |
|
|||
| Natural Science |
|
|||
| Nutritional Science |
|
|||
| Organization Development |
|
|||
| Organizational Leadership |
|
|||
| Philosophy |
|
|||
| Physics |
|
|||
| Political Science |
|
|||
| Psychology |
|
|
||
| Public Policy |
|
|||
| Public Relations |
|
|||
| Religion |
|
|
||
| Social Entrepreneurship/Change |
|
|||
| Sociology |
|
|||
| Sport Administration |
|
|||
| Sports Medicine |
|
|||
| Strategic Communication |
|
|||
| TESOL |
|
|||
| Teaching |
|
|||
| Theatre Arts |
|
|||
| Theatre/Media Production |
|
|||
| Theatre/Music |
|
|||
| Writing for Screen/Television |
|
45%
55%
90%
10%
38%
Transfer applicants accepted
35%
Applicants accepted who enroll
| Minimum requirements | |
|---|---|
| High school transcript | Required of All |
| College transcript(s) | Required of All |
| Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) | Not Required/Recommended |
| Interview | Not Required/Recommended |
| Standardized test scores | Required of Some |
| Essay or personal statement | Required of All |
Maximum transfered
64
Minimum transfers must complete
64
100%
| 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 |
Brooke Cutler
Senior Associate Director, Admission and International Student Services
310 506-4246
brooke.cutler@pepperdine.edu
save