Pepperdine University

Malibu, California

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1937Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Pepperdine University () is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ and with its main campus in Los Angeles County, California, United States. Pepperdine's main campus consists of 830 acres (340 ha) overlooking the Pacific Ocean and the Pacific Coast Highway near Malibu, California. Founded by entrepreneur George Pepperdine in South Los Angeles in 1937, the school expanded to Malibu in 1972. Courses are taught at the main Malibu campus, as well as the graduate campuses in the United States, Latin America, and Europe.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$72,672
Estimated total for international students: US$95,168

Net price calculatorseaver.pepperdine.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 3,553
Graduate students: 5,423
International undergraduates: 8%
Students per teacher: 12 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 63%
SAT: Reading and writing 650–710 · Maths 640–740
ACT: 29–32

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 78%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$89,410

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (78)

Bachelor's degrees42 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesArea StudiesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsGermanic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsHistoryInternational BusinessInternational/Globalization StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMathematics and Computer ScienceMiddle/Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural SciencesNutrition SciencesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessSustainability StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees23 subjects

Applied MathematicsArea StudiesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCommunication and Media StudiesDispute ResolutionDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchHuman Resources Management and ServicesInternational BusinessLegal Research and Advanced Professional StudiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsPsychology, GeneralPublic Policy AnalysisRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationReal EstateReligion/Religious StudiesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign LanguageTheological and Ministerial Studies

Doctoral degrees5 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignLaw

Professional degrees (MD, JD and similar)2 subjects

Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyLaw

Undergraduate certificates3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsDispute ResolutionMulti-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General

Graduate certificates3 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsInternational BusinessNutrition Sciences

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.