BROCHURE FACTS 2024
President’s Welcome
Welcome to Pepperdine University.
At Pepperdine, we provide students with more than a top-tier education. Our more than 9,500 students are committed to pursuing an education at the highest level of academic excellence as members of a Christian community that integrates faith and learning. With Christian values as our foundation, Pepperdine prepares students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
We maintain our founder’s ideal of excellence, which includes intellectual curiosity, rigorous coursework, critical thinking skills, and integrity. Our programs are taught by esteemed faculty who are dedicated to delivering quality instruction and contributing to the advancement of scholarship in their fields. At Pepperdine, academic rigor is applied with compassion and respect. This involves modeling intellectual humility coupled with the rigorous defense of logical reasoning, academic freedom, and access to competing viewpoints.
The pages of this guide will introduce you to the University’s many offerings—to each of our schools and our athletic programs, as well as our history and financial data. But what makes Pepperdine truly exceptional is the transformative, life-changing experience that we provide—one that produces world-changing servant leaders marked by faith, character, courage, and creativity.
During your visit, I invite you to explore and see for yourself the beauty, community, and faith that unifies this special place and inspires us to be who God created us to be.
Jim Gash (JD ’93) President
Beginnings and Benefactors
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university located 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles in Malibu, California. Founded in 1937 by entrepreneur and businessman George Pepperdine, the school’s original campus was located in the Vermont Knolls area of Los Angeles. In 1972 generous gifts from Blanche E. Seaver, widow of donor Frank R. Seaver, enabled the school to expand into Malibu. Three years later, the Malibu campus was named Frank R. Seaver College, becoming the flagship undergraduate school of the University. Now bookended by the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, the 830-acre Pepperdine University campus is ranked by the Princeton Review as one of America’s most beautiful college campuses.
Seaver College was joined by a graduate business school and law school in 1969. The Graziadio Business School has borne the name of benefactor George L. Graziadio, Jr., since 1996. In honor of a historic gift from alumnus Rick J. Caruso (JD ’83), and his wife, Tina, the law school was named the Caruso School of Law in 2019. The University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology was established in 1982, following the founding of the School of Education 11 years earlier. In 1997 the School of Public Policy opened its doors.
George Pepperdine (1886–1962)
Frank R. Seaver (1883–1964) Blanche E. Seaver (1891–1994)
George L. Graziadio (1911–2002)
J. Caruso (JD ’83)
Today Pepperdine University students study not only in Malibu, but in three other convenient locations in Southern California; in Washington, DC; and at five University-owned campuses outside the US.
Rooted in the Christian tradition, Pepperdine is committed to both the relentless pursuit of truth through academic excellence and to embodying Christian faith and values. In addition to its dedication to scholarly distinction, in all of its schools and locales Pepperdine promotes a vibrant culture of spiritual life. At Pepperdine students of all faiths are encouraged to listen and learn from each other with mutual humility through opportunities provided by the Hub for Spiritual Life, student-led ministries, and prayer and unity gatherings.
Rick
Seaver College
Seaver College is the University’s residential college of letters, arts, and sciences, providing rich opportunities for intellectual and spiritual exploration within a diverse community.
Interim Dean: Lee Katz, PhD
Founded: 1972–originally known as the “Malibu campus,” named Frank R. Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences in 1975 after the late husband of benefactor Blanche E. Seaver
School Organization: eight academic divisions
▶ Business Administration
▶ Communication
▶ Fine Arts
▶ Humanities and Teacher
Education
▶ International Studies and Languages
▶ Natural Science
▶ Religion and Philosophy
▶ Social Science
Degrees Offered: BA (34 majors), BS (11 majors), MA (1), MS (2), MDiv, MFA (1) (fall 2024)
Certificate Programs: Conflict Management, Global Fellows, Nutritional Science (postgrad), Teacher Education
Minors: 50 fields of study (fall 2024)
Top 6 Majors: business administration, psychology, biology, integrated marketing communication, sports medicine, political science
Special Programs: W. David Baird
Distinguished Lecture Series, Center for Teaching Excellence, Great Books Colloquium, Intercultural Affairs Office, Social Action and Justice Colloquium, Student-Led Ministries
Student Support: Academic Advising, Counseling Center, Office of Student Accessibility, Resilience-Informed Skills Education Program, Spiritual Life Advisors Program, Student Care Team, Student Employment, Student Health Center, Student Success Center
Enrollment Stats: 3,554 total, male/female ratio: 1:1.4, student/faculty ratio: 13:1, entering class GPA: 3.65
Top 6 Home States (US Resident Students): California 55.9%, Texas 6.7%, Washington 3.5%, Colorado 3.1%, Arizona 2.2%, New York 1.8%
Top 6 Countries of Origin (International Students): China 34.3%, Republic of Korea 6.3%, Canada 5.3%, Indonesia 5.0%, Brazil 5.0%, India 4.0%
Recent Recognitions:
▶ U.S. News & World Report: #76 National Universities, #12 Study Abroad Programs, #45 Best Colleges for Veterans, #55 Best Value Schools
▶ Niche.com: Overall grade = A-, #6 Best Christian Colleges, #46 Best Colleges for Sports Management
Winners of Competitive Fellowships: 2017–2023 Fulbright Scholarships
Other Awards
Since 1985
Publications:
Currents (student magazine); Global Tides (student online research journal); the Graphic, Pepperdine Beacon (student newspapers) 310.506.4392 seaver.pepperdine.edu
Caruso School of Law
Pepperdine Caruso Law provides a superior legal education marked by academic excellence, Christian values, and rigorous legal training.
Dean: Paul L. Caron, LLM
Founded: 1964—originally the Orange University College of Law in Santa Ana, California; acquired in 1969 and named for benefactor Rick J. Caruso (JD ’83) in 2019
Accreditation: approved by the American Bar Association; Committee of Bar Examiners, State Bar of California; member of the Association of American Law Schools, and Order of the Coif
Degrees Offered:
▶ JD (2-year accelerated, 3-year program)
▶ LLM (with four specializations available: dispute resolution; entertainment, media, and sports law; international commercial arbitration; and US law)
▶ MDR (Master of Dispute Resolution)
▶ MLS (Master of Legal Studies)
Certificate Programs: Criminal Legal Practice; Dispute Resolution; Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law; Entrepreneurship and the Law; International and Comparative Law Joint-Degree Programs: JD/MBA, JD/MDiv, JD/MDR, JD/MPP, MDR/MPP Institutes and Centers: Byrne Judicial Clerkship Institute; Ken Starr Institute for Faith, Law, and Public Service; Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics; Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law; Parris Institute for Professional Excellence; Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution; Sudreau Global Justice Institute
Clinical Programs: Community Justice Clinic, Fair Employment and Housing
Mediation Clinic, Faith and Family Mediation Clinic, Legal Aid Clinic, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Mediation Clinic, Ninth Circuit Appellate Advocacy Clinic, Religious Liberty Clinic, Restoration and Justice Clinic, Startup Law Clinic
Recent Recognitions:
▶ U.S. News & World Report: #52 for Best Law Schools, #2 dispute resolution program (Straus Institute)
▶ Princeton Review: #20 for Best Professors: Accessibility
▶ National Jurist’s preLaw magazine: #9 in Practical Training
Special Programs: Mediating the Litigated Case Program; Pepperdine Law Review Symposium; Professional Skills Program; Washington, DC Externship Program
Enrollment Stats: 896 total, male/female ratio: 1:1.76, student/faculty ratio: 15:1
JD Enrollment Stats: 561 total, student/faculty ratio: 6.6:1, entering-class medians: LSAT 164, GPA 3.86, first-time California bar pass rate 81.2%
Top 6 Home States (US-Resident Students): California 65.5%, Texas 5.4%, Florida 2.1%, Colorado 2.1%, Illinois 1.7%, Arizona 1.6%
Journals: Journal of the National Association of Administrative Law Judiciary; Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal; Pepperdine Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the Law; Pepperdine Law Review
310.506.4611
law.pepperdine.edu
Graziadio Business School
The Graziadio Business School is anchored in the core values of Pepperdine and is dedicated to developing purpose-driven leaders that drive meaningful, positive change through transformational experiential learning.
Dean: Deborah F. Crown, PhD
Founded: 1969–named for benefactor George L. Graziadio, Jr., in 1996
Accreditation: AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
Degrees Offered:
▶ EDBA (Executive Doctor of Business Administration)
▶ MBA (Master of Business Administration)
• Executive MBA
• Full-Time MBA*
• Part-Time MBA
• Online MBA**
• Presidents and Key Executives (PKE) MBA
▶ MS (Master of Science)
• MS in Applied Finance*
• MS in Business*
• MS in Business Analytics**
• MS in Global Business*
• MS in Human Resources**
• MS in Management and Leadership**
• MS in Organization Development
• MS in Real Estate*
▶ BSM (Bachelor of Science in Management)**
*Offered only in full-time, residential format. All others are designed for working professionals variously in evening, weekend, hybrid, or online schedules unless noted.
**Offered in an online format.
Joint-Degree Programs: BSM/MBA, MBA/JD, MBA/MPP
Professional Development Programs: offerings in 11 areas of business specialty study
Centers and Institutes: Center for Applied Research; Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence; Center for Women in Leadership; Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports
Special Programs: Executive DBA Conference; George Awards; Entertainment Evolution Symposium; Future of Healthcare Symposium; International Women’s Day Mini-Conference; Most Fundable Companies Showcase; MS in Organization Development Alumni Conference; Socially, Environmentally, and Ethically Responsible (SEER) Symposium
Enrollment Stats: 1,381 total, male/female ratio: 1:1.12, student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Top 2 Countries of Origin (International Students): China 60.1%, Kuwait 7.3%
Recent Recognitions:
▶ U.S. News & World Report: #42 Best Part-Time MBA, #89 Best Business School
▶ Fortune: #14 Part-Time MBA, #17 Online MBA
▶ Princeton Review: #17 Online MBA, #6 Most Competitive Students Full-Time MBA
310.506.4100
bschool.pepperdine.edu
Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP)
The Graduate School of Education and Psychology provides innovative academic programs dedicated to building scholar-practitioners through hands-on learning.
Dean: Farzin Madjidi, EdD
Founded: 1971–as School of Education, 1981–Psychology Division added, 1982–renamed Graduate School of Education and Psychology
First Offerings of Graduate Degrees: Psychology–1951, Education–1960
Accreditation: specific programs of GSEP accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. PsyD program accredited by the American Psychological Association
Degrees Offered: Education:*
▶ PhD in Global Leadership and Change
▶ EdD in Education
• Educational Leadership, Pre-K to 12
• Learning Technologies
• Organizational Leadership
▶ MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Change
▶ MA in Teaching
▶ MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
▶ MS in Education
• Leadership in Higher Education
• Leadership in Learning Design and Technology
• Leadership in Pre-K to 12 Education
• Organizational Leadership and Learning
* Education programs are offered in a variety of convenient formats for full-time students and working professionals—online, hybrid, and in person. EdD credits may be applied toward PhD and 9 MA TESOL or MS credits may be applied toward EdD or PhD.
Psychology:
▶ PsyD in Clinical Psychology
▶ MA in Clinical Psychology: Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) (day, evening, online formats); Emphasis in MFT with Latinx Communities
▶ MA in Psychology (evening, online formats)
▶ MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (evening, online formats)
Education Credentials Programs: offerings in single- and multiple-subject teaching
Community Counseling Clinics:
offering intern-provided clinical care in Irvine and West Los Angeles
Special Programs: Aliento, The Center for Latinx Communities; counseling at Hope Gardens Family Center and Village of Hope; Culture and Trauma Research Lab; Diversity Council; Foster Grandparent Program; PRYDE; Union Rescue Mission Mental Health Clinic (low- and no-cost counseling services)
Enrollment Stats: 3,663 total, 593 education, 3,070 psychology, male/female ratio: 1:4.1, student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Honor Societies: Kappa Delta Pi (EdD in Educational Leadership, Pre-K to 12), Psi Chi (psychology)
Recent Recognitions: onlinecollegeplan.com: #8 among doctoral programs in partially online format
310.568.5600
gsep.pepperdine.edu
School of Public Policy (SPP)
The School of Public Policy provides students a public policy education rooted firmly in history, philosophy, and economics; guided by moral and ethical principles captured in the lives of great leaders; and encompassing the full range of governmental, community-based, and free-market approaches to public policy issues.
Dean: Pete N. Peterson, MPP
Founded: 1997—originally established as the Institute for Public Policy in 1996
Affiliations: Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs; Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management; National Security Agency/Central Security Service Education Partnership Agreement, STEM; Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration; Public Policy and International Affairs Fellowship Program; United States Cyber Command Department of Defense Academic Education Network
Degrees Offered: MPP (Master of Public Policy)
(Specializations: American policy and politics, applied economic policy, international relations and national security, public policy and dispute
resolution, state and local policy)
Joint-Degree Programs: MPP/JD, MPP/MBA, MPP/MDR
Special
Academic/Professional Programs: DC Policy Scholars Program (4-week courses); Professional Certificate in Public Engagement for Local Government
Internship: Required specialization-related internship
Enrollment Stats: 51 total, male/female ratio: 1:1.4, student/faculty ratio: 5:1
Student Organizations: Association of Environmental Professionals, Christianity and Public Policy, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Conservatives of Public Policy, International City/County Management Association Student Chapter, Pi Alpha Alpha, Politics in Public Policy, UNUM, Women in Public Policy
Initiatives:
▶ Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership: offers seminars; sponsors conferences; works with governments, nonprofits, and residents to promote civic involvement skills
▶ Education Policy and Impact: prepares policy leaders as it engages current policy makers in civil discussions about the future of America’s education system
▶ Edwin Meese III Institute: promotes a communitarian approach to American policy and politics
▶ Viewpoint Diversity: promotes diversity of expression in American higher education
Featured Scholars:
▶ Robert George, Ronald Reagan Honorary Distinguished Professor of Public Policy
▶ Victor David Hanson, Inaugural Terry Giles and Kalli O’Malley Distinguished Visiting Professor
▶ Steven Hayward, Edward L. Gaylord Visiting Professor of Public Policy
▶ Byron Johnson, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Religious Studies and the Common Good
▶ Kiron Skinner, Taube Professor of International Relations and Politics
▶ Knox Thames, Senior Fellow Publications:
Study Abroad
Seaver College International Programs Office: International Programs provides unparalleled study abroad experiences that allow for adventure, personal growth, academic rigor, and a guided path to becoming a globally minded citizen. Pepperdine is among the top in the nation for study abroad participation.
Academic Year and Summer GE Programs: Pepperdine has permanent educational and residential facilities serving students in the following locations:
▶ Blonay - Saint-Légier, Switzerland
▶ Buenos Aires, Argentina
▶ Florence, Italy
▶ Heidelberg, Germany
▶ London, United Kingdom
▶ Washington, DC
Summer Faculty-Led and Specialty Programs: Varying by year, programs are offered to locations globally.
▶ Faculty-Led Programs have been held in Fiji, Japan, Kenya, Paris, Scotland, Spain, and Uganda.
▶ Examples of Specialty Programs include Buenos Aires Upper Division Spanish, Buenos Aires Natural Science, Heidelberg Music, London Internship or Religion, Swiss Intensive French, and Washington, DC Internship.
▶ In addition to our many programs for undergraduates, study abroad opportunities are offered by all Pepperdine graduate schools.
The Château d’Hauteville
Our Newest Campus Abroad
In the fall of 2023 Pepperdine’s Château d’Hauteville in Blonay - Saint-Légier, Switzerland, opened its doors to its first cohort of undergraduate and graduate students after more than two years of renovations. The château itself is the central building of a magnificent 18th-century estate that includes five classrooms, two conference rooms; a library; a large, majestic reception hall known as the Grand Salon; a lounge; a wine cellar that now serves as an underground meeting area; bedrooms that each accommodate two to eight students, single bedrooms for graduate students; a dining hall that seats 150, a commercial kitchen and a kitchen for student use; and administrative offices and living quarters for staff and faculty. Seaver College students at this Class I Historic Monument not only study French, world civilizations, and Christianity and Culture, but also have the chance to tend the vegetable and herb garden and harvest grapes in the vineyards.
The château also provides a home to students at Pepperdine’s graduate schools, providing educational opportunities for graduate students in the fields of foreign policy and alternative dispute resolution, among others.
Located just one hour from Geneva, the Château d’Hauteville serves further as a world-class venue for retreats, conferences, and lectures on topics of global significance that provide Pepperdine students with a truly unique introduction to international relations.
seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/international-programs
Spiritual Life
As a Christian university, Pepperdine is committed to the spiritual formation of the community. Offerings include:
▶ Hub for Spiritual Life: The central spiritual life office on campus that cultivates worship, service, and discipleship experiences for students
▶ Chapel:
A program for first- and second-year students to explore faith and experience hospitality at Pepperdine
▶ Center for Faith and Learning:
A community-focused center that offers resources for faculty to integrate faith and learning into their classrooms
▶ Boone Center for the Family:
A center dedicated to strengthening relationships and families through faith-centered resources
▶ Office of the Chaplain: An office offering ongoing opportunities for spiritual support and pastoral care for faculty and staff
▶ University Church of Christ and Waves Church: Two Churches of Christ on campus
University Libraries
Pepperdine Libraries provides a wealth of resources and personalized, expert service to support the diverse and changing needs of our learning community.
Dean of Libraries: Mark S. Roosa, PhD
Locations: Malibu (three locations); Calabasas; Irvine; West Los Angeles; Washington, DC; and five international locations at our campuses in Buenos Aires, Florence, Heidelberg, London, and Switzerland
Resources:
▶ Access to more than 1.9 million items via our catalog, 3.3 billion available via interlibrary loan
▶ Access to more than 130 electronic databases, with more than 60,000 journals and 590,000 e-books
▶ Digital Collections: 43,000 items, including photographs, documents, films, and recordings
▶ Boone Special Collections and University Archives: Churches of Christ Heritage Center, John Mazza Historic Surfboard Collection, Malibu Historical Collection, rare books
▶ Pepperdine Libraries Digital Commons (electronic press for research and scholarly output)
Services:
▶ Librarians available via chat, email, phone, in person
▶ Tutoring for writing and speech and fully equipped workstations in the Academic Center for Excellence
▶ Genesis Lab makerspace and Drescher iLab outfitted with 3D printers, virtual reality equipment, studio for video/ podcast recording, and more
▶ Lectures, concerts, workshops, and exhibitions
▶ Digital Learning Lab for information literacy classes
310.506.7273 library.pepperdine.edu
Athletics
School Team Name: Waves
Athletic Mascot: Willie the Wave
Athletics Director: Tanner Gardner
NCAA Division I Teams
Men’s Sports:
▶ Baseball
▶ Basketball
▶ Cross Country
▶ Golf
▶ Indoor Volleyball
▶ Tennis
▶ Track
▶ Water Polo
Women’s Sports:
▶ Basketball
▶ Beach Volleyball
▶ Cross Country
▶ Golf
▶ Indoor and Outdoor Track
▶ Indoor Volleyball
▶ Soccer
▶ Swimming and Diving
▶ Tennis
Men’s Baseball:
▶ 1992 NCAA champions
▶ 27 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 25 conference championships
Men’s Basketball:
▶ 13 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 19 conference championships
Women’s Basketball:
▶ 4 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 7 conference championships
Women’s Beach Volleyball:
▶ 2012, 2014 AVCA national champions
▶ 4 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 3 conference championships
Men’s Golf:
▶ 1997, 2021 NCAA champions
▶ 13 NCAA championship appearances
▶ 22 conference championships
Women’s Golf:
▶ 14 NCAA championship appearances
▶ 21 conference championships
Men’s Indoor Volleyball:
▶ 1978, 1985, 1986, 1992, 2005 NCAA champions
▶ 16 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 15 conference championships
Women’s Indoor Volleyball:
▶ 25 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 12 conference championships
Women’s Soccer:
▶ 13 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 4 conference championships
Women’s Swimming and Diving:
▶ 2 conference championships
Men’s Tennis:
▶ 2006 NCAA champions
▶ 1952 NAIA champions
▶ 42 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 49 conference championships
Women’s Tennis:
▶ 40 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 44 conference championships
Men’s Water Polo:
▶ 1997 NCAA champions
▶ 13 NCAA tournament appearances
▶ 13 conference championships
Olympic History:
▶ Alumni Olympians (competitor or coach): 59
▶ Medals: Gold 8, Silver 8, Bronze 6
▶ Gold Medalists: Dain Blanton, Craig Buck (2), Bob Ctvrtlik, Kim Hill, Sean Rooney, Jeff Stork, Troy Tanner
NCAA Student-Athlete Graduation Success:
Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts
The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts (CFA) presents a diverse program of performances and exhibitions. Each year, CFA serves 50,000 patrons and participants through performances, rehearsals, and art exhibits in its four facilities: Smothers Theatre (seats 450), Raitt Recital Hall (118), Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre (100), and the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Headliners have included Kenny Loggins and Lea Salonga, in addition to a year-round program of recitals, dance, world music, and shows for families.
Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art:
The Weisman Museum offers changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary artwork with an emphasis on art made in California.
ARTSReach Program:
Supported by the Center for the Arts Guild, the ARTSReach program provides free performances and guided museum tours to thousands of schoolchildren from throughout Southern California.
Master Classes:
World-class artists connect with Pepperdine University students for hands-on instruction in music, theatre, and dance. Recent master classes include a clowning workshop with the critically acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company and a musical theatre master class with Broadway star Tasia Jungbauer (’16).
Tasia Jungbauer (’16), with her master class.
Center for the Arts Highlights:
▶ 50,000 patrons served
▶ 1,800 artists, technicians, and onstage participants each year
▶ 7,000 viewings of performances, exhibitions, and master classes by Pepperdine University students
▶ 5,000 ARTSReach performance attendees
Recent Professional Presentation Highlights:
▶ Cirque Mechanics
▶ Sheena Easton
▶ Richie Furay
▶ Leo Kottke
▶ Graham Nash
▶ Pilobolus
▶ The Righteous Brothers: Bill Medley and Bucky Heard
▶ Syncopated Ladies
▶ Versa-Style Dance Company
Recent Museum Highlights:
▶ Hildur Ásgeirsdóttir Jónsson: Infinite Space, Sublime Horizons
▶ Makoto Fujimura: Water Flames
▶ Jeni Spota C.: Encore!
310.506.4522
arts.pepperdine.edu
Social Event and Advancement Calendar
Fall:
▶ Caruso School of Law Dinner
▶ Founder’s Day
▶ Heart and Soul (luncheon)
▶ Luciana and Daniel Forge Fall Musical
▶ Pepperdine Gives (annual giving day)
▶ Pepperdine Worship Summit
▶ Step Forward Day
▶ Veterans Day Luncheon
▶ Wave Classic Golf Tournament
▶ Waves of Flags
▶ Waves Weekend
Winter:
▶ Center for the Arts Guild Holiday Boutique
▶ Christmas Tree Lighting
▶ Dance in Flight
▶ Flora L. Thornton Opera Program
▶ WCC Basketball Tournament (Las Vegas)
Spring:
▶ Commencements (all five schools)
▶ George Awards
▶ Grad Fest
▶ Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures
▶ Pepperdine Associates Dinner
▶ William French Smith Memorial Lectures
▶ Youth Citizenship Seminar
Summer:
▶ Graziadio Commencement (summer)
University Advancement:
▶ General: 310.506.4228
▶ Pepperdine Associates: 310.506.6335
Each September Pepperdine stages the Waves of Flags display honoring the lives lost in the 9/11 terror attack with nearly 3,000 flags in Alumni Park along Pacific Coast Highway and Malibu Canyon Road.
Student Veterans Affairs
Pepperdine is home to almost 500 enrolled veterans, active service members, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, and their dependents. The University is currently ranked #45 Best College for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report). Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Pepperdine invests almost $3 million annually to help cover 100 percent tuition costs for eligible students, and it does not limit the number of students who can use the program at any given time. Pepperdine has expanded services and support for military-connected students in recent years to include:
▶ University-wide director of Student Veteran Affairs position
▶ University-wide PeppVet Council and Student Organization
▶ PeppVet Center on Malibu campus offering:
• Personalized support, advocacy, and peer-to-peer networking
• Monthly newsletter relating services, activities, and initiatives
• Monthly events and guest speakers
• Outreach partnership with off-campus resources
▶ Annual Veterans Day luncheon
▶ Priority registration for veterans and ROTC cadets
▶ Financial support to veterans for study abroad opportunities
▶ Tuition debt support for military-connected students
▶ Travel stipend for cadets participating in cross-town ROTC programs
▶ Military honor cord worn during commencement ceremonies
pepperdine.edu/veterans
Community Safety
Pepperdine is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students and community members.
Campus Security:
Department of Public Safety (DPS) officers receive emergency response training including CPR, first aid, and fire response. The Malibu campus entrances are monitored 24 hours a day to ensure vehicles and pedestrians are authorized to access campus. DPS officers provide security escorts 24 hours a day, upon request. They also provide services such as jump starts and vehicle lockouts.
Emergency Preparedness and Response:
The Office of Emergency Services, the Office of Insurance and Risk, DPS, and the University’s Emergency Operations Committee (EOC), in cooperation with many other departments, work to ensure that Pepperdine upholds the highest standards in emergency preparedness.
During emergencies faculty, students, and staff are informed by the University’s emergency mass notification system. The LiveSafe Mobile App is another tool that provides an immediate path to communicating safety information to 911 or DPS. Community members may also go to the University Emergency Information page, emergency.pepperdine.edu, for EOC updates and decisions.
General Public Safety Office:
310.506.4700
pepperdine.edu/publicsafety
Report an Emergency: 911, then 310.506.4441
emergency.pepperdine.edu
Centers and Institutes
Many centers and institutes, devoted to furthering scholarship, providing professional training, or both, are affiliated with Pepperdine University. These institutions include:
Boone Center for the Family:
The Boone Center for the Family empowers church communities, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations with training programs rooted in psychology and theology to support their communities in developing and living out healthy relationship skills. With multiple programs focused on young adults, couples, and congregations, the faith-centered modules guide community leaders as they help others relate more effectively to one another.
Center for Applied Research:
The Center for Applied Research at the Pepperdine Graziadio Business School seeks to shape values-centered scholars by transforming cutting-edge research into real-world impact. The center promotes research initiatives and grant projects for students, faculty, and alumni and connects faculty members and industry leaders to harness newly acquired knowledge to provide practical tools for use in the business world and the classroom.
Center for Faith and the Common Good:
The Center for Faith and the Common Good serves as a hub for the academic exploration of faith’s impact on human flourishing. Born out of research on the role religion can play on the experiences of those who are incarcerated, the center’s work aims to inform public policy initiatives and improve social outcomes related to rehabilitating offenders, reducing recidivism, and influencing correctional reform.
Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports:
Serving the Seaver College, Caruso School of Law, and Graziadio Business School communities, the Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports prepares students for impactful leadership roles within the media, entertainment, and sports sectors. Offering networking opportunities, internships, and seminars, the institute develops students’ potential as ethical, business-savvy entrepreneurs, executives, creatives, and legal professionals.
Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics:
The Herbert and Elinor Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics serves as the epicenter of the many law- and religion-based activities, programs, and study specializations offered by the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. With particular emphasis on the intersection of faith and law, the institute encourages the examination of law as a theological vocation from the broad range of Christian, Jewish, and other religious perspectives represented in the law school’s students, staff, and faculty.
Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution:
The internationally recognized Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law has led the nation in law-school-based conflict resolution. For more than a decade, the Straus Institute has been ranked among the nation’s best programs by U.S. News and World Report for its offerings, which include master of laws and master of dispute resolution programs and a certificate in dispute resolution.
Sudreau Global Justice Institute:
The Sudreau Global Justice Institute at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law provides law students and practicing attorneys academic training and hands-on opportunities around the world to advocate on behalf of those in need. Endowed by alumna Laure Sudreau (JD ’97) to help justice systems rethink and revise their practices to better serve their communities, institute staff and students train local practitioners in new justice provision and advocacy methods, defend those in need of representation, and work with governments around the world to create more orderly, equitable legal systems.
Scholarship
Breakthroughs in scientific understanding, the power of faith to better society, and new perspectives on how the arts can deepen the human experience are just some of the many paths followed by Pepperdine scholars. With students often working alongside them, our faculty demonstrate a creativity, curiosity, and intellectual rigor that further the University’s excellent reputation and are a source of great community pride.
Recent Research Grants:
▶ Templeton Religion Trust - $1.5 million for Covenantal Pluralism Project (Project director: Knox Thames)
▶ National Science Foundation - $500,000 for Hawaiian coral reef research (Principal investigator: Florybeth La Valle)
▶ William and Flora Hewlett Foundation - $350,000 for Cybersecurity: Global Engagements and Partnerships (Project director: Kiron Skinner)
▶ National Institutes of Health - $425,000+ for study of the lone star tick (Principal investigator: Javier Monzón)
Recent Publications:
▶ “Behavioral Agency Model and Corporate Social Irresponsibility: Uncovering the Implication of Fairness in CEO Compensation” by Graziadio Business School professor Maretno Harjoto et al., in Journal of Management
▶ “The Relationship of Trauma History, Substance Misuse, and Religious Coping to Trauma Symptoms among Homeless Men in Residential Treatment: A Preliminary Study” by Graduate School of Education and Psychology professor Cary Mitchell and coauthor Therese Moriarty, in Archives of Psychiatry Research
▶ “Effects of dietary nitrate supplementation on muscular power output: Influence of supplementation strategy and population” by Seaver College professors Rachel Tan and Hunter Paris et al., in Nitric Oxide
▶ Reading for the Love of God: How to Read as a Spiritual Practice, by Seaver College professor Jessica Hooten Wilson, published by Brazos Press
General Facts
▶ Motto: “Freely ye received, freely give.” (Matt. 10:8)
▶ School colors: blue and orange
▶ Total students in five colleges and schools: 9,545 (fall 2023)
▶ Full-time teaching faculty: 402 (fall 2023)
▶ Percentage of full-time teaching faculty holding doctoral or terminal degrees: 89% (fall 2023)
▶ Full-time staff: 1,222 (fall 2023)
▶ Percentage of Pepperdine students receiving financial assistance: undergraduate 91.5%, graduate 76.5%
▶ Malibu residential campus population: 2,447 total, 2,333 students, 114 faculty and staff (fall 2023)
▶ Accreditation: Pepperdine University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001
Student Activities
Pepperdine students have a wealth of activities to engage in, clubs to join, and events to attend; all Pepperdine Athletics home events are free with a student ID.
Campus Recreation: Group Fitness Classes
▶ Cardio Kickboxing
▶ Pilates
▶ Spin
▶ Strength Training
▶ TRX
▶ Yoga
Virtual Workouts: Online classes offered by Les Mills
Club Sports
▶ Beach Volleyball
▶ Esports
▶ Surfing
▶ Tennis
Intramurals
▶ Basketball
▶ Flag Football
▶ Soccer
▶ Volleyball
Outdoor Recreation
▶ Backpacking
▶ Camping
▶ Hiking
▶ Kayaking
▶ Movie Night
Excursions
▶ Day, Weekend, and Weeklong trips
▶ Various Locations Including:
• Joshua Tree National Park
• Malibu Creek State Park
• Mammoth Ski Resort
• Yosemite National Park
Equipment Rentals
▶ Camping Equipment
▶ Hiking Equipment
Clubs and Organizations:
Undergraduates can choose from nearly 100 student organizations that represent diverse student interests, such as identity-based groups, academic societies, social action groups, and arts and entertainment organizations. Pepperdine’s graduate schools also offer a host of professional and interest-area organizations for networking, support, and fellowship.
Events:
In addition to traditional, annual events such as Blue and Orange Madness and the Christmas tree lighting ceremony, events for socializing and fun—from bowling excursions to barbecues to craft nights—abound.
Alumni
Alumni by College/School:
Seaver College 40,020
Caruso School of Law 14,000
Graziadio Business School 49,862
GSEP 25,170
School of Public Policy 1,080
George Pepperdine College* 5,408
Military Locations* 2,063
School of Education* 6,155
Professional Studies* 4,117
Total Unique Alumni: 143,563 as of 6/17/2024
*Historic schools of Pepperdine
Engagement Organizations: Alumni Regional Network Leaders, Event/ Program Committees, Pepperdine Alumni Affairs, Pepperdine Entertainment Network, Pepperdine Estate Planning Network, Student Alumni Organization; Caruso School of Law: Admissions Ambassadors, Advocacy Programs Judges, Dean’s Council, Preceptor Program; Graziadio Business School: Alumni Network and Councils; GSEP: Alumni Ambassadors, Alumni Network, GAGE Alumni Scholarship Committee
News and Info Venues: Alumni Affairs newsletters, Pepperdine Magazine, Promenade (GPC); Caruso School of Law: Monthly Newsletter, Surf Report; Graziadio Business School: Alumni Blog, Monthly Alumni Newsletter; GSEP: Alumni Relations Newsletter, Cultural Heritage Page Newsletter, Dean’s Report; GSEP Professionals Newsletter, School of Public Policy: Dean’s Report
Digital Pepperdine Alumni Network: PeppConnect
310.506.6190
pepperdine.edu/alumni
Social Media: Pepperdine Alumni
Pepperdine Alumni Affairs Regional Groups
@PeppAlum
@pepperdinealumni
Financial Information
Assets:
▶ The University’s total assets are approximately $2.55 billion, an increase of approximately $255.5 million more than fiscal year 2022.
▶ Assets of $2.55 billion include $541 million in property, facilities, and equipment.
Endowment Income:
▶ Total endowment reported was approximately $1.2 billion.
▶ The endowment generated $53.9 million of operational support during fiscal year 2023.
Revenues: Government grants 1% Endowment support 11% Private gifts and grants 4%
and board 10%
and service 2%
revenue 2%
Net student tuition and fees 70%
Total Revenues: $497 million
Expenses:
Depreciation 5% Interest 4%
Utilities, maintenance, repairs, and equipment 7%
Operating expenses 36% Personnel 48%
Total Expenses: $494 million
Source: Consolidated Financial Statements 7/31/2023
Executive Leadership
James A. Gash (JD ’93) President and Chief Executive Officer
Sara Young Jackson (’74)
Chancellor
US Campuses
Malibu Main Campus
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263
310.506.4000
Calabasas Campus
26750 Agoura Road
Calabasas, CA 91302
818.702.1000
Irvine Graduate Campus
Lakeshore Towers III
18111 Von Karman Avenue
Irvine, CA 92612
949.223.2500
Online: pepperdine.edu
Jay
L. Brewster Provost and Chief Academic Officer
Phil E. Phillips (’88, JD ’92)
Executive Vice President
Washington, DC Campus
2011 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006
202.776.5320
West Los Angeles Graduate Campus 6100 Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045
310.568.5737
310.568.5500 Graziadio
310.568.5600 GSEP
Sustainability Facts:
Pepperdine maintains approximately 550 acres of its nearly 830-acre campus as native open space. This pristine, unadulterated environment within the Santa Monica Mountains has been used by scholars to understand, protect, and enhance the unique biodiversity of the area. We are thankful our students have the opportunity to study the region’s local fauna and flora in this expansive on-campus area that, in many ways, functions as a living laboratory.
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, California 90263
310.506.4000
pepperdine.edu
