Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA

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Pepperdine University

School Overview

Pepperdine University has a Churches of Christ religious affiliation.

The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree. Pepperdine University is a private, for-profit school.

Contacting the School

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
Main Phone: 3105064000
Web Site: www.pepperdine.edu/

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,582 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.9% of students attend full-time, while 0.1% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 339 male students and 413 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.1% of the student body, while females made up 54.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (522)%, Hispanic (844)%, Asian (701)%, and Native American (75)%.

School Selectivity


In the class starting in 2002, 34.8% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 550. One quarter of students scored at least 670

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 560 or higher. One fourth of students scored 680 or higher.

Degree Levels

  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • Doctor's Degree
  • First-Professional Degree
  • First-Professional Degree Certificate

Degree Programs

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Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

Business And Management Communications Education English Language And Literature History And Social Sciences Home Economics Humanities And Liberal Arts Interdisciplinary Studies Law School And Legal Leisure Recreation And Fitness Life Sciences Literature And Language Mathematics Performing And Visual Arts Philosophy And Religion Physical Sciences Protective Services Psychology Public Administration And Public Service Theology And Religious Vocations

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Pepperdine University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

  • West Coast Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general

Special Student Services

Academic Services

  • Remedial assistance
  • AP credits
  • Weekend college
  • Distance learning options
  • Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

  • ROTC
  • Student employment services
  • Career counseling
  • Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:$ 49,430.00
In-State, Living With Family:$ 38,000.00
Out of State, Living On Campus:$ 49,430.00

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:
  • High-school GPA is required.
  • Secondary school record is required.
  • Standardized test scores are required.
  • Recommendations are required.
  • The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.
Recommended (but not required):
  • A college preparatory program is recommended.
Neither Required Nor Recommended:
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
  • A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

School data is from the US Dept. of Education’s Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.