The Pepperdine Experience
Students choose Pepperdine for the possibilities that a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values provides. At Pepperdine, you will be strengthened for a life of purpose, service, and leadership.
Seaver College
Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is the liberal arts undergraduate school of Pepperdine.
College of Health Science
The College of Health Science houses the undergraduate nursing program at Pepperdine.
Graduate Schools
Caruso School of Law
Graziadio Business School
Graduate School of Education and Psychology
School of Public Policy
Campuses
California
Washington, DC
Europe
South America
U.S.
Find Yourself Here
College is a time of personal and spiritual growth, when students seek out and investigate life’s biggest questions on a daily basis.
A Place of Faith
Christian values, firmly rooted in a Church of Christ heritage, are at the heart of each academic pursuit and spiritual journey at Pepperdine.
Here, we hold the highest academic standards within a framework of Christian faith and values that provides a transformative college experience, respectful of an individual’s pursuit of God’s truth. Members of all faith traditions are welcome to explore their spiritual path at Pepperdine.
Ways to examine, challenge, and grow in your faith
An Affiliated Campus Ministry Program
Annual Worship Summit
Chapel Program
Hub for Spiritual Life
Mission Trips
Prayer and Worship Gatherings
Religion Courses
Service Projects
Spiritual Life Advisors in Residence Halls
Student-Led Spiritual Life Programs
University Church of Christ Waves Church
Service at Pepperdine
Making a positive impact on communities and people in the Greater Los Angeles area, across the United States, and globally
Step Forward Day is a 30-year annual tradition that connects students, faculty, staff, and alumni around the world to service opportunities within their communities.
A Well-Rounded Start
As a private Christian liberal arts university, Pepperdine is at the forefront of holistically developing the next generation of leaders through rigorous curricula, faculty mentorship, tailored research opportunities, and timely lectureship series.
The liberal arts curriculum at Pepperdine serves as the foundation upon which you can explore, debate, and address life’s deepest questions and the world’s greatest challenges. The outcome is a transformational educational experience that allows you to explore your passions, enrich your life through new academic encounters, and graduate with fundamental knowledge to draw upon throughout your life.
Semester-long general education courses sharpen critical thinking, improve information literacy, and build a learning community. First-year students are given their choice of intellectually engaging seminars and colloquia unique to Pepperdine.
Great Books Colloquium
From the ancient Greeks to today's most renowned thinkers, the Great Books Colloquium will enable you to read and discuss some of the most influential, thought-provoking, and enjoyable literary works ever written.
Foundations of Reasoning
Foundations of Reasoning is designed to strengthen students’ reasoning skills and advance their capacity to think clearly and deeply about important issues, such as truth, goodness, justice, and meaning. Together, students and professors uncover and sharpen vital intellectual tools and then apply those tools to big ideas and to specific real-world situations.
Social Action and Justice Colloquium
The Social Action and Justice Colloquium focuses on issues of social justice, including human rights, poverty, the interplay of religion and culture, and the role of media in shaping social movements.
13:1
Pepperdine’s small student body and low student-to-faculty ratio (13:1) will provide you with unparalleled access to state-of-the-art facilities, resources, and remarkable professors who are committed to mentorship and student learning both in and out of the classroom.
45 MAJORS
50 MINORS
Enrich Yourself Here
The curricula at Pepperdine emphasize both the broad discovery of all disciplines and a deep concentration in one area of study.
Charting Your Course
Academic Divisions
Business Administration
Communication
Fine Arts
Humanities and Teacher Education
International Studies and Languages
Natural Science
Nursing
Religion and Philosophy
Social Science
Interdisciplinary Major
Sustainability
Interdisciplinary Minors
African American Studies
Digital Humanities
Ethnic Studies
Great Books
Intercultural Studies
Sustainability
Women’s and Gender Studies
Special Certificates
Conflict Management
Global Fellows Program
Mentorship
In each academic division and major, you have the opportunity to engage in research projects with your professors. From publishing articles in a journal to conducting research and presenting your findings at a national conference, you’re able to add these notable achievements to your resume and graduate school applications.
Pepperdine University seeks to integrate and direct these experiences toward your development intellectually, physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Of the 45 diverse academic disciplines offered at Pepperdine, the five most popular areas of study are
18 students
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
89% of full-time faculty have earned a doctoral or terminal degree
Advance Yourself Here
Learning takes place constantly and in every facet of a student’s life.
Business Administration
Embedded within a liberal arts college, where a spirit of inquiry precedes concrete evidence and fact seeking, the Business Administration Division emphasizes skills essential to a robust investigation of business and industry. Pepperdine holds in high regard the development of personal judgment and responsibility; an active, questioning mind; and the ability to make sense of facts and their implications.
The division will challenge you to consider both ethical and economic implications of corporate decisions, whether kick-starting your entrepreneurial spirit through Venture Initiation coursework, managing an actual portfolio in the hands-on Portfolio Management course, participating in a service learning opportunity to consult distressed businesses, or looking beyond boundaries in the international business major.
Majors
Accounting
Business Administration
Finance
International Business
Minors
Accounting
Entrepreneurship
Marketing
Nonprofit Management
Social Entrepreneurship
CADEY COMEY
Hometown Nashville, Tennessee
Major Business Administration
Minor Marketing
Status Junior
International Program
Florence, Italy
Academic Accolades
Federal Public Defender’s Office Internship
Involvement
Administrative and Marketing Chair, Student Programming Board
Outdoor Recreation Trip Leader
Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority
Service Projects
Court Appointed Special Advocates
Pepperdine equips me
w ith the con dence
to e ect ively balance my
profe s s ion a l , s o c ia l , a nd
s pi r it u a l a s pi rat ion s . T he
va lue s-ba s e d e duc at ion
a l lows me t o deve lop a
st rong et h ic a l f ra mework
and sense of pur pose beyond
my profe s s ion a l goa l s .
Communication
The ability to communicate e ectively crosses all professions and transcends into the personal realm of relationships, citizenship, and family. In light of the importance that communication plays in the world, the course o erings in the Communication Division are designed to provide the theoretical basis for understanding the processes of communication and the training to prepare for specific careers in mass media, education, government service, business, and industry.
Majors
Advertising
Communication Studies
Integrated Marketing Communication
Journalism
Public Relations
Screen Arts
Sport Administration
Minors
Communication Studies
Intercultural Studies
Journalism
Multimedia Design
Rhetoric and Leadership
Special Certificate
Conflict Management
MARLEY PENAGOS
Hometown Temecula, California
Major Journalism Status Senior
International Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Academic Accolades
Editor in Chief, Currents Magazine
Presenter at the Associated Collegiate Press Conference
Involvement
NewsWaves 32
Pepperdine Graphic Media
Currents Magazine
Housing and Residence Life
Delta Delta Delta Sorority Service Projects
Greek Life Philanthropy for St. Jude Children’s Hospital
The Literacy Advocacy Project
Greek Life Philanthropies
T he re lat ion sh ip s I h ave
w i t h my p ro fe s s o r s
h ave b e e n t he h ig h l ig ht of my
ac a de m ic c a re e r at Pe pp e rd i ne .
W it h i n t he C om mu n ic at ion
D iv i s ion t he re a re i nc re d ibl y
t a l e n t e d a n d a c c o m p l i s h e d
profe s s ors w ho a re de d ic at e d
t o p ou r i ng t he i r k now le d ge
i nt o t he i r st ude nt s , t e ach i ng
t h at j ou r n a l i s m i s a p owe r f u l
t o ol t o i n for m , e mp owe r,
a nd c on ne c t p e ople .
Fine Arts
As arts are regarded as essential elements in a liberal arts education, the Fine Arts Division offers courses, performances, and exhibits that provide cultural nourishment and avenues of expression for the entire campus community. As an art, art history, music, or theatre major, you will be provided the very best training available to develop a repertoire of themes, forms, media, or analytical techniques appropriate to your chosen field of interest. Bound to an uncompromising, high level of professionalism, you will gain the skills and techniques necessary for a successful audition, performance, exhibition, or curatorial career.
Majors
Art
Art History
Music (Emphases)
Applied Music (Sequences)
Applied Guitar
Applied Vocal Performance
Composition
Composition for Screen Arts
Pre-Teaching Credential
Theatre Arts (Sequences)
Acting Directing
Musical Theatre
Production/Design
Theatre and Screen Arts (Sequences)
Acting Directing
Minors
Art
Art History
Composition for Music Majors
Multimedia Design
Music Composition
Music Performance
Theatre Design and Production
Worship Music for Music Majors
SAM BROCK
Hometown Longmeadow, Massachusetts
Major Theatre Arts, Acting
Status Senior
International Program
Edinburgh, Scotland
Academic Accolades
Theatre Scholarship Recipient
Involvement
Pepperdine Improv Troupe
Pepperdine Pickups
Assistant to the Dean of the Fine Arts Division
Service Projects
Boys and Girls Club of Malibu
Pe pp e rd i ne h a s
pre pa re d me t o e nt e r
t he e nt e r t a i n me nt bu s i ne s s
i n m a ny ways . T he t ra i n i ng ,
i nt i m ac y of t he pro g ra m , a nd t i me on st a ge a l lowe d
me t o re a l l y fa l l i n love w it h
my c ra f t a nd re a l i z e t h at
ac t i ng i s s omet h i ng I wa nt
t o do w it h my l i fe .
Humanities and Teacher Education
The Humanities and Teacher Education Division promotes a holistic education that aims to develop habits of reflection and sound judgment that will strengthen you for a life of thoughtfulness, service, and responsible influence. The division seeks to inspire reverence for language and rigorous exposition, debate, logic, and problem solving and encourage spirited inquiry and disciplined imagination. These programs of study are morally inscribed, mobilizing the virtues that go with academic inquiry and that sustain communities of learning.
Majors
Creative Writing (Emphases)
Fiction Writing
Poetry Writing
Screen and Television Writing
English (Emphases)
Education and Secondary Teaching Credential
Literature
Writing and Rhetoric
Film (Emphases)
Critical Studies
Production
Writing for Screen and Television
History (Emphasis)
Business
Liberal Studies for Education
Minors
Creative Writing
English
Film
History
Writing
Special Program
Teacher Education Program
NICOLE FASHAW
Hometown Los Angeles, California
Major English (Literature)
Status Sophomore
Academic Accolades
Small Studio Sessions Podcast Feature
Social Action and Justice Colloquium
Conflict Management Undergraduate
Certificate Program, Caruso School of Law
Lead Vocalist in Pepperdine’s
Annual Loqui Celebration
Involvement
Vice President, Black Student Association
Marketing Vice President, Inter-Club Council
Student Success Center Tutor
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society
Pepperdine Music Production Club
Service Projects
LA Mission
Days for Girls
A s a music al producer, audio eng ineer, and singer-song writer, Pepperdine’s
S out he r n C a l i for n ia lo c at ion and access to Los A ngeles has allowed me to pursue my passion and pur pose th roug h indust r y net work ing and col laborat ion . Th roug h these oppor t un it ies I’ ve become more comfort able with the uncomfort able and am more equipped to be a better-functioning, more well-rounded individual as I continue into my professional career.
International Studies and Languages
Pepperdine University recognizes that in an age of increasing globalization, a mutual understanding and appreciation of differing cultural perspectives are crucial. To equip you as a global citizen, the International Studies and Languages Division provides forums to explore pressing international, political, economic, and cultural questions affecting our world today. Through a unique curriculum and study abroad programs, you will have the opportunity to deepen your awareness of the international community, your place in it, and how you might positively impact the world.
Majors
French Studies
Hispanic Studies
International Studies (Specializations)
Global Politics
Regional Studies
Italian Studies
Minors
Asian Studies
French Studies
German Studies
Hispanic Studies
Italian Studies
SAMMIE WUENSCHE
Hometown Denton, Texas
Majors Hispanic Studies and English
Minor Art
Status Senior
International Program
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Academic Accolades
Blanche E. Seaver Scholarship Recipient
Featured at the Pacific Sounds Music and Arts
Featured at the Seaver College Research and Scholarly Achievement Symposium
Presented Poem at the Sigma Tau Delta National Conference
Involvement
Spiritual Life Advisor
Climbing Club
Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society
Sigma Delta Pi National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society
President, Indigenous Peoples’ Club
Service Projects
Step Forward Day
I w i l l never forget h i k ing in the Pat a gon ia mount ains in
A rgent ina . From leaving the hostel at the crack of dawn, to hik ing in the snow, to eat ing sandwiches at the top, it was t r uly unforget t able. St udying abroad in A rgent ina not only propelled me to uency in the Spanish lang uage, but also grew me into an adult ready to face the world.
Natural Science
The Natural Science Division programs and faculty strive to create educational experiences that develop your intellect while simultaneously nurturing your heart, advancing your character, and growing your faith. Although education occurs in the classroom, it also occurs in laboratories, field sites, conference presentations, internships, and numerous other locations. Whether listening to a lecture, conducting a laboratory experiment, performing research mentored by a faculty scholar, or shadowing a physician in their office, you will be strengthened for life after graduation.
Majors
Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science/Mathematics
Computer Science/Philosophy
Mathematics
Mathematics Education
Natural Science
Nutritional Science
Physics
Sports Medicine
Minors
Applied Mathematics
Chemistry
Computer Science
Data Science
Mathematics
Nutritional Science
Physics
Public Health
Sports Medicine
Special Programs
Engineering 3/2 program tracks in conjunction with partner institutions: Chemical, Civil, Computer, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering
Pre-professional health curricula offered to students seeking admission to professional programs in medical fields
NOlAN GENTILE
Hometown Westlake Village, California
Major Biology
Status Senior
Academic Accolades
Presented on the American Dipper at Southern California Conferences for Undergraduate Research
United States Geological Survey Internship
Collaborated with the National Parks Service and Fish and Wildlife
Field Research Experiences and Coauthoring a Year-Long Stream Biodiversity and Geomorphology Project
Involvement
Climbing Club
Behavioral Ecology Lab
Service Projects
Malibu Beach Cleanups
Waves of Flags
I a m a le a de r of t he
B e h av iora l E c olo g y L a b
t h i s ye a r a nd le d t he Un it e d
St at e s G e olo g ic a l Su r vey
t h i s pa st s u m me r, a dd i ng
my m a rk t o a 30 -ye a r-long
d at a ba s e st ud y i ng t he
C a l i for n ia new t one of
t he mo st t ox ic a n i m a l s on
t he pla net ! Pe pp e rd i ne’s
we l l-rou nde d cu r r icu lu m h a s
e qu ipp e d me w it h t he t o ol s
ne e de d t o t h r ive i n a f ie ld
t h at I love , pre pa r i ng me
t o work w it h pa rk s a nd re c ,
f i sh a nd w i ld l i fe , or ot he r
s u st a i n a ble f ut u re out let s .
Religion and Philosophy BOBBY MAGALLAN
With an emphasis on academic rigor and a spirit of genuine inquiry, the Religion and Philosophy Division’s mission is to lead you into a deeper understanding of religion, specifically Christianity, by fully integrating the life of the mind with the life of the spirit. On the one hand, the division focuses on biblical studies, Christian history, and systematic theology; and on the other hand, it explores matters of human knowledge and experience, morality and ethics, and reasoning. To those ends, the division offers courses that will introduce you to the study of religion and philosophy within a variety of cultures, both ancient and modern.
In addition to general education courses designed to familiarize you with the Old and New Testaments and the dynamics of Christianity’s interaction with contemporary culture, you can also pursue major or minor degrees in the Religion and Philosophy Division to prepare for ministry or graduate study.
Majors
Computer Science/Philosophy
Philosophy (Emphasis)
Business
Religion
Minors
Faith and Vocation
Philosophy
Religion
Hometown Santa Ana, California
Major Religion
Minor Sociology
Status Senior
Academic Accolades
Research Assistant
Involvement
Youth Pastor at Hilltop Church of Christ
Latino Student Alliance
Pepperdine’s com m it ment to integ rat ing faith into ever y a spect of educ at ion ha s al lowed me to develop a deeper underst anding of my pur pose and how it alig ns w ith G od’s plan for me . Th roug h chapel ser v ices , spir it u al ret re at s , and eng a g ing convers at ions w ith professors and peers , I have g ained a broader perspect ive on the world and my role in it . These ex per iences have chal lenged me to th in k cr it ic al ly, to seek w isdom, and to live a life of pur pose and ser v ice .
Social Science
As a student in the Social Science Division, you will have the opportunity to integrate the theoretical work of the classroom with practical experience in the field, improve your written expression, and sharpen your analytical skills. By uniting theory and research from these respective disciplines, a more comprehensive, complex, integrated, and consequently helpful view of humanity is possible.
In addition to providing a foundation for service in social science careers, the Social Science Division will prepare you for and provide you with access to internships with mental health agencies, correctional agencies, nonprofit organizations, political groups, and domestic and international business and research institutions. This exposure will help you develop a trained eye and mind and provide you with tools to analyze social life with a degree of precision.
Majors
Economics
Political Science
Psychology
Sociology
Minors
Economics
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Social Work
Sociology
Survey Research
Special Programs
Pre-Law Emphasis
WILLIAM HIBBARD
Hometown Tiburon, California
Majors Political Science and Economics
Status Sophomore
International Program
Barcelona, Spain
Involvement
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Climbing Club
Service Projects
Harvest of Hope
Many Mansions
St. Aiden’s Episcopal Church
My favor ite c ampus t radit ions
are Waves Weekend and Blue and Orange
Madness , wh ich k ick
o the school ye ar and
the ba sketbal l se a son .
The weekend is packed
w ith f un c ar n ival r ides ,
g ames , mov ies , and f ree
food! I especial ly enjoy
being able to share that
t ime at my new home
w ith my fam i ly.
Nursing
The School of Nursing, dedicated to the highest standards of academic excellence, clinical preparation, and Christian values, aims to develop students into skilled and compassionate registered nurses who lead lives of purpose, service, and leadership within health systems and communities locally and worldwide. Pepperdine will achieve this by o ering an innovative curriculum delivered by world-class faculty, newly developed and state-of-the-art clinical education facilities, and providing dynamic experiential learning opportunities through preceptorships at leading hospitals and medical facilities in both Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
Nursing students on the four-year pathway will spend their first two years completing general education and core natural and social sciences courses at Pepperdine’s Malibu campus before transitioning to the Calabasas campus for didactic and laboratory nursing classes as well as clinical preceptorships. Students on the two-year pathway, a er completing all required courses at another college or university, will enroll at the Calabasas campus to complete a curriculum focused primarily on nursing courses and experiential learning. At graduation, all students will be prepared to succeed on the NCLEX-RN exam to become registered nurses.
Pepperdine’s bachelor of science program is pending licensure by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and approval by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). BRN and WSCUC approvals are targeted for the spring of 2025. Regular updates on both accreditation processes will be provided on the nursing program website.
Majors
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Four-Year Pathway
Two-Year Pathway
Explore Your World
Embrace your sense of adventure and emerge as a global citizen with new cultural perspectives and diverse relationships.
Whether in the heart of London or in historic Heidelberg, you will never feel too far from home. You will be living and studying in Pepperdine-owned facilities and be taught and mentored by faculty from the Malibu campus.
Visit the Duomo in central Florence to learn about the achievement it represents or broaden your understanding of cross-cultural communication and economic development through projects in villages across East Africa as part of Pepperdine’s summer faculty-led programs. Perhaps you will conduct tests on native plant life in the rainforest of Costa Rica. Wherever your thirst for dynamic experiences takes you, real-life learning will occur.
In addition to our year-round residential campuses, we also offer a range of special faculty-led programs in the summer. In previous years, cohorts have studied abroad in Fiji, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, and Uganda. Each summer we have different programmatic offerings in addition to our campus-based summer programs.
6 International Program Campuses
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina
CHÂTEAU D’HAUTEVILLE, Switzerland
FLORENCE, Italy
HEIDELBERG, Germany
LONDON, United Kingdom
WASHINGTON, DC
U.S. News & World Report ranking #12 Study Abroad Programs
Approximately 80% of students participate in one of Pepperdine’s highly regarded international programs and cite it as one of the highlights of their time at Pepperdine University.
23 PROGRAM OPTIONS
Participate in a variety of semester, academic year, winter, summer, internship, and special interest international programs.
Washington, DC Program
At the forefront of global symposia, diplomacy, trade, and cultural exchange, the Washington, DC Program o ers students real-world experience with the issues, ideas, and people shaping the future; making it the starting point of many highly coveted careers in the US and around the world.
This internship-based program o ers you the opportunity to explore your professional goals and prepare for your career with a global mindset. As DC is host to more than 175 foreign embassies, as well as the headquarters of many international institutions, media firms, and nonprofit organizations, students of the Washington, DC Program have interned at the World Bank, the White House, the Department of State, MSNBC, the United Way, the Smithsonian, the UN, and more.
Real-World Global Engagement
As part of the DC program, you will also have the incomparable opportunity to experience a seven- to ten-day international study tour that allows you to engage with other students and professionals on issues shaping our future, from international trade to diplomacy and human rights. Past tours have traveled to Cuba, Dubai, Morocco, Peru, and Spain.
International Perspectives
Pepperdine is a place that values cultural diversity and global perspectives. Di erent viewpoints foster deep analytical thinking and compassion for others, both in and out of the classroom. We are proud to have a robust international student population with more than 70 di erent countries represented on campus.
The O ice of International Student Services is committed to serving and supporting international students and families during the admission process, their time as students, and beyond graduation.
International Student Clubs and Organizations
Armenian Student Association
Blue and Orange Indonesia Society
Chinese Students and Scholars Association
Chinese Theater Club
Indian Student Association
International Student Ambassador Program
Japanese Student Union
Korean Student Association
Latinx Student Alliance
Middle Eastern Student Association
Pepperdinos Juntos
Pilipino American Student Association
Rotaract International
Taiwanese Student Association
International students make up 9% of the undergraduate population.
17 Division I athletic teams demand victory and compete with purpose.
Blue and Orange
It’s impossible to walk around the Pepperdine campus without running into athletes bedecked in blue and orange. And their spirit? It resonates in all they do. Just look at the number of student-athletes and coaches who have rushed the court after winning national championships, been inducted into halls of fame, and medaled at the Olympics.
It’s not just those on the court that bleed blue and orange. Painted bodies chanting “AYO Waves!” at the top of their lungs and students spreading school spirit get the crowd going. Try as you may, you will never beat Pepperdine mascot Willie the Wave in a game of school spirit!
Waves Highlights
Men’s
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Indoor Volleyball
Tennis
Track
Water Polo
Club
Beach Volleyball
Esports
Surfing
Tennis
Women’s
Basketball
Beach Volleyball
Cross Country
Golf
Indoor Volleyball
Soccer
Swimming and Diving
Tennis
Track
Intramural Sports
Basketball
Flag Football
Pickleball
Soccer
Volleyball
Discover Your Community
Ask students at any school and they will agree that much of the college experience takes place outside the classroom. At Pepperdine, the student experience is realized by remarkable people with an abundance of zeal for the robust traditions and opportunities unique to the University.
With more than 110 student clubs and organizations, an active student government, Greek life, a strong athletic tradition, more than 1,000 on-campus events each year, intramural and club sports, student-led spiritual life activities every day of the week, and theatre and dance productions, activities to join and opportunities for you to build lasting friendships abound.
Activities and Traditions
Blue and Orange Madness
Coffeehouse Gatherings
Culture Festival and Club Fair
Global Learning Week
Dance in Flight
Pepperdine Improv Troupe
President's Reception
Reel Stories Film Festival
Residence Hall House Cup Competition
Spring Concert
Step Forward Day
Waves Weekend
Winter Wonderland
Pepperdine is home to students from all 50 states and more than 80 different countries.
Top 5 home states of US resident students
Be at the Center of It All
Live on the most beautiful college campus in the nation. Pepperdine’s residential campus is home to approximately 3,500 undergraduate students from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, religious, ethnic, geographic, and rigorous academic backgrounds. Each student’s personal experiences, passions, and accomplishments contribute to the culture on campus.
Housing and Residence Life, the Hub for Spiritual Life, and Campus Recreation support an active and vibrant campus experience. The Malibu campus features 25 residential complexes that contain fully furnished residence halls or apartments. Our first-year students live in separate men’s or women’s halls, and are supported by student resident advisors and spiritual life advisors who support their personal growth and integration into the Pepperdine community.
More than 60% of students live on campus
Student Resources
Academic Advising Campus Recreation Career Center
Counseling Center
Health Center
Housing and Residence Life
Hub for Spiritual Life
Intercultural Affairs
Office of Financial Assistance
Office of International Student Services
Office of Student Accessibility
Public Safety
Student Activities
Student Employment
Student Success Center
Student Veteran Affairs
Dining
There are 9 different dining options on campus ranging from the Waves Cafe, affectionately dubbed “the Caf” by students, to the Starbucks in Payson Library.
The dining facilities are committed to using locally sourced produce and supporting specific dietary needs by providing students with organic, gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan meal options.
Resilience-Informed Skills Education
The Pepperdine Resilience-Informed Skills Education (RISE) Program seeks to build the physical, cognitive, social, life skills, service, and spiritual resilience of our students by providing them with frameworks that can be used to navigate life's difficulties.
It’s All About Location
Picture yourself living and studying in the relaxed coastal community of Malibu, California, just 30 miles away from the myriad of professional and cultural opportunities that exist within the bustling metropolis of Los Angeles.
Malibu
Affectionately nicknamed “the ’Bu” by locals, Malibu is a beachside community that attracts surfers, students, and Hollywood celebrities alike. Take the famous Pacific Coast Highway up the coastline and explore the 21 miles of scenic beauty that are lined with dining destinations, contemporary shopping centers, and endless opportunities for outdoor recreation. From picturesque Zuma Beach to the rolling hills of Malibu Canyon, the beauty of Malibu is often described as breathtaking.
Los Angeles
Los Angeles is more than just the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” It is a diverse cultural hub and global leader in business, technology, and trade. Within minutes, students have unparalleled access to industry, entertainment, fashion, art, sports, recreation, and more. You can spend the morning on the beach, visit one of the world-renowned art museums during the day, and end the evening at a concert.
Seconds from the surf and an hour from the snow, Pepperdine’s idyllic location allows you to take advantage of Southern California’s mild climate year-round.
Disneyland 56 miles
Getty Villa 10 miles
Griffith Observatory 37 miles
L.A. Live 28 miles
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) 23 miles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 25 miles
Santa Monica Pier 13 miles
SoFi Stadium 26 miles
Venice Beach 15 miles
The Pepperdine Impact
Professional and leadership preparation rooted in ethical decision-making, critical thinking, real-world application, and global perspective is one of the greatest benefits of earning your degree at Pepperdine.
Internships
In addition to the career-building internships at leading companies in the Los Angeles area, students have the opportunity to gain work experience worldwide through internship programs in Washington, DC; Château d’Hauteville, Switzerland; and London, United Kingdom.
Graduate Fellowships
Nationally competitive scholarships and fellowships provide unique opportunities for postbaccalaureate study and research domestically and abroad. Every year, a committee of faculty advisors and a team of administrative staff assist undergraduate students who are pursuing these highly selective, prestigious awards.
Scholars
2017–2023
27 Fulbright Scholarships
14 Other Awards
174 Awards Since 1985
80% of Pepperdine students participate in internships, student teaching, on- or off-campus employment, or undergraduate research.
Pepperdine Alumni Network
More than 25 organized groups and chapters are located all over the US and around the world.
140,000+ Alumni Strong
Top-Notch Careers
Recent Pepperdine grads have gone on to work for companies including:
The Academy Hughes Research Lab of Country Music
AEG
International
Justice Mission
Amazon Jumpstart
Amgen
AT&T
Kaiser Permanente
KPMG
Bill and Melinda Live Nation
Gates Foundation
Boeing
Capital One
Creative Artists Agency
Mattel
Meta
Morgan Stanley
National Institutes
Deloitte of Health
Disney
NBC Universal
DreamWorks Animation Nordstrom
Ernst & Young
ESPN
Essence
Fidelity Investments
Four Seasons
Fox
The Gary Sinise Foundation
Goldman Sachs
Oprah Winfrey
Network
Oracle
Peace Corps
PricewaterhouseCoopers
Sony
Target
Teach for America
Wells Fargo
Google Zappos
and many more...
91% of graduates have recognized professional outcomes within six months of graduating (either employed, volunteering full time, serving in the military, or have been accepted to graduate school to further their education)
Within Your Reach
92% of the incoming Fall 2024 class received some form of financial assistance.
The O ice of Financial Assistance makes it possible for students and families to access the transformative educational experience that Pepperdine o ers. The priority deadlines for financial assistance are November 1 for Early Action admission and February 15 for Regular Decision, transfer student, and nursing student admission.
Application Statistics
Number of Applications: 12,719
Enrolled: 975
(Based on Fall 2024)
Admit Averages
Mid-50% Unweighted
First-Year GPA: 3.67–3.89
Transfer GPA: 3.55–3.83
SAT Total: 1350–1450
ACT Composite: 31–33
TOEFL IBT: 102–107
(Based on Fall 2024)
Financial Aid
Pepperdine contributed approximately $105 million in University-funded grants and scholarships for undergraduate students during the 2023–2024 academic year.
Types of Financial Aid
Institutional Academic and Merit Scholarships
Institutional Need-Based Grants
Federal and State Aid
Tuition and Fees
Tuition (12–18 units): $69,130
Housing and Food: $21,750
Campus Life Fee: $252
Wellness Fee: $536
Total Direct Cost: $91,668
(Based on the 2024–2025 academic year)
Apply Online
seaver.pepperdine.edu/financial-aid
Early Action Deadline • November 1
Regular Decision Deadline • January 15
Transfer Student Deadline • January 15
Nursing Deadline • January 15
Apply Online • pepperdine.edu/admission
Pepperdine Undergraduate Admission 24255 Pacific Coast Highway | Malibu, CA 90263 310.506.4392 | +1 310.506.4246 (International) admission@pepperdine.edu
All academic, enrollment, and financial statistics contained in this publication are based upon figures or o icial estimates available as of June 10, 2024, and some may be subject to change. Sources available upon request.
