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Pepperdine University was established in 1937 as a private university. The university offers enrollment to more than 3,000 undergraduates and over 2,000 postgraduate students. The main campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean, and is right next to the city limits of Malibu, California. This university has a number of other campuses, namely the:
Pepperdine University offers a large number of undergraduate and postgraduate degrees in arts, business, computer science, physical sciences, general education, religion and fine arts.
The sports teams of the Pepperdine University are nicknamed the Waves, and they participate in sports including baseball, golf, tennis, volleyball, soccer, water polo, lacrosse, golf, cross-country, ice hockey and swimming.
Pepperdine University can be found in Malibu, CA (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a Churches of Christ school. Pepperdine University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Doctoral degree is the highest degree at the school.
Pepperdine University offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in law, business and management, and therapy and counseling.
Pepperdine University does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 65% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 560 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Pepperdine University centered around 570 to 680, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Pepperdine University are well-paid.
In 2007-2008, 7,582 students were enrolled in the school.
Full-time students are the norm at Pepperdine University. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. Pepperdine University student athletes compete in West Coast Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
General Phone: (310) 506-4000
http://www.pepperdine.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 973 | business management, business administration, international business, finance, accounting, business and related services, marketing, entrepreneurship |
| Therapy and Counseling | 397 | clinical psychology, psychology, organizational psychology, psychobiology |
| Education and Teaching | 319 | education, education courses, educational admin and supervision, educational administration, music teaching, chemistry teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching |
| Law | 260 | law, legal professions |
| Liberal Arts | 204 | international studies, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, English, history, sociology, American studies, ... |
| Media | 173 | advertising, communication studies, public relations, radio and television, journalism, communication and journalism, public relations and advertising |
| Family and Social Work | 63 | public policy analysis, food and nutrition |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 28 | exercise science |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 22 | acting, stagecraft, theatre design, directing |
| Science | 20 | biology, biopsychology, natural sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, physics courses |
| Religion and Philosophy | 18 | religion, philosophy, ministry, theological and ministerial studies, philosophy and religious studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Music | 10 | music, music history and theory, music theory and composition |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 6 | art history and criticism |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 1 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for Pepperdine University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,400 | 17 |
| Bachelor's degree | 809 | 59 |
| First-professional degree | 212 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 91 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Pepperdine University had a total enrollment of 7,582 students (6,748 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 42% |
| Graduate | 49% |
| First Professional | 9% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 6% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 46% |
| Texas | 8% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Oregon | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| New York | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 88 % |
Pepperdine University offers campus housing for 2,102 of its 6,748 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Malibu, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,661 | 2,315 | 35% | 752 | 32% |
| Men | 2,340 | 923 | 39% | 339 | 37% |
| Women | 4,321 | 1,392 | 32% | 413 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 560 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 680 |
| SAT Writing | 560 | 670 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 36,770 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 36,770 |
| Room and board | $ 10,480 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pepperdine University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1014900)
Pepperdine University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 103 | $123,250 | 26 | $116,710 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 47 | $104,479 | 32 | $92,437 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 37 | $79,582 | 41 | $69,862 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $51,734 | 16 | $39,498 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $55,141 | 10 | $58,368 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 31 | $71,093 | 11 | $68,279 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 231 | $101,456 | 136 | $79,585 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Coast Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 68 | 82 | 150 |
| Basketball | 13 | 14 | 27 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| Track | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 30 | 60 | 90 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Acting
Directing and Theatrical Production
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Education, Other
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Public Policy Analysis
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
LAW
Law (LLB, JD)
Legal Professions and Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Asian Studies/Civilization
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Journalism
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other
Public Relations/Image Management
Radio and Television
MUSIC
Music History, Literature, and Theory
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv)
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Biopsychology
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
Physics, Other
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Physiological Psychology/Psychobiology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pepperdine University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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