School Overview

Pepperdine University has a Churches of Christ religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Malibu, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
Main Phone: (310) 506-4000
Web Site: www.pepperdine.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 5,913 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.8% of students attend full-time, while 0.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 326 male students and 476 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.6% of the student body, while females made up 59.4%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (6)%, Hispanic (9)%, Asian (9)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 560. One quarter of students scored at least 660.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 580 or higher. One fourth of students scored 680 or higher.

Degree Levels

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

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration
• Finance
• International Business
• Other Business And Management

• Advertising
• General Communications
• Journalism
• Public Relations
• Radio And Television Broadcasting
• Specialized Communication

• Educational Administration
• General Education
• Other Education
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language
• Other English Language And Literature

• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology

• Nutrition

• Liberal Arts

• Mathematics And Computer Science
• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biochemistry
• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy
• Religion

• Chemistry

• Criminal Justice

• Clinical Psychology
• General Psychology
• Industrial Psychology

• Public Policy

• Theological And Ministerial Studies

School Accreditation

Pepperdine University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Pepperdine University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

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, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• ROTC
• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Secondary school rank is required.
• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• A college preparatory program is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.