Los Angeles California, US
Pepperdine Offers
A WELL-ROUNDED START: As a global Christian liberal arts university, Pepperdine invites students from all backgrounds and faith perspectives to grow academically and personally in a supportive and inclusive community. Students can choose from 45 majors and 50 minors across diverse fields including business, social sciences, STEM, fine arts, international studies, and more. With access to unique internships, on-campus employment opportunities, and research experiences, students are supported inside and outside of the classroom.
A LEADING LOCATION: As a Pepperdine student you are located just 30 minutes away from Los Angeles, one of the world’s leading cities, all while living and studying in the relaxed coastal community of Malibu. Whether it is access to competitive internships, exciting entertainment, or stunning beaches, Pepperdine’s location has it all.
A GLOBAL EDUCATION: Pepperdine believes in providing a global education. In addition to the main Malibu campus, Pepperdine has six international campuses where students develop skills to be global leaders. Additionally, Pepperdine brings the world to our Malibu campus, enrolling 9 percent of our students from around the world.
45 Majors 50 Minors 13:1 Student to Faculty Ratio Average Class Size 18 students 9% of the student body are international or thirdculture students of students study abroad 80%
6 International Campuses
Pepperdine Malibu Campus
Buenos Aires, Argentina Campus
Château d’Hauteville, Switzerland Campus
Florence, Italy Campus
Heidelberg, Germany Campus
London, United Kingdom Campus
Washington, DC, US Campus
Success After Seaver
EMPLOYERS THAT HIRED RECENT GRADS
• Amazon
• Brown + Dutch PR
• Deloitte
• Ernst & Young
• Essence
• Fulbright
• NBCUniversal
• PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
• Sony
91%
• The Walt Disney Company of students are employed, in grad school, volunteering full time, or in the military within six months after graduation.
72% grad school acceptance rate
Admission Statistics
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
ACCEPTANCE RATE: 40%
ADMITTED STUDENT AVERAGES (non-range numbers)
First-Year GPA: 3.67–3.89 (unweighted)
Transfer GPA: 3.55–3.83
SAT Total: 1350–1450
ACT Composite: 31–33
TOEFL IBT: 102–107
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140,000+
Total Global Alumni
Within Your Reach
TUITION AND FEES 2024–2025
Tuition (12-18 units): $69,130
Housing and Food: $21,750
Wellness Fee: $536
Campus Life Fee: $252
Total Direct Cost: $91,668/year
SCHOLARSHIPS
• Merit-based scholarships up to $35,000/year
• International Student Ambassador Program (scholarship included): Six dynamic international students and one third-culture ambassador lead internationalization efforts*
*for students in at least their second year of enrollment
Application Information
SPRING DEADLINE: October 1
FALL DEADLINES:
Early Action: November 1
Regular Decision: January 15
APPLICATION HIGHLIGHTS:
• SAT/ACT not required
• Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, Cambridge accepted for English proficiency
• English proficiency waivers available
• University credit for IB, AP, A-Levels, and more
