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Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University

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:

  • Encino Graduate Campus
  • Irvine Graduate Campus
  • Santa Clara Center
  • Westlake Village Graduate Campus
  • West Los Angeles Graduate Campus

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.

Overview of Pepperdine University

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.

Areas of Study

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 Selectivity

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.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Pepperdine University are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 7,582 students were enrolled in the school.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
Malibu, CA 90263
General Phone: (310) 506-4000
http://www.pepperdine.edu/

Pepperdine University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management973business management, business administration, international business, finance, accounting, business and related services, marketing, entrepreneurship
Therapy and Counseling397clinical psychology, psychology, organizational psychology, psychobiology
Education and Teaching319education, education courses, educational admin and supervision, educational administration, music teaching, chemistry teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching
Law260law, legal professions
Liberal Arts204international studies, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, English, history, sociology, American studies, ...
Media173advertising, communication studies, public relations, radio and television, journalism, communication and journalism, public relations and advertising
Family and Social Work63public policy analysis, food and nutrition
Nutrition and Exercise Therapy28exercise science
Drama and Performing Arts22acting, stagecraft, theatre design, directing
Science20biology, biopsychology, natural sciences, biochemistry, chemistry, physics courses
Religion and Philosophy18religion, philosophy, ministry, theological and ministerial studies, philosophy and religious studies
Mathematics10mathematics and computer science, mathematics
Music10music, music history and theory, music theory and composition
Art Studies8art studies
Fine Arts6art history and criticism
Computer Science and Engineering1computer support

Number of programs and degrees for Pepperdine University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Master's degree1,40017
Bachelor's degree80959
First-professional degree2122
Doctor's degree913

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Pepperdine University had a total enrollment of 7,582 students (6,748 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men45%
Women55%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate42%
Graduate49%
First Professional9%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White49%
Black7%
Hispanic9%
Asian11%
American Indian1%
Unknown16%
(Foreign Students)6%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1916%
20-2118%
22-2417%
25-2920%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-497%
50-644%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California46%
Texas8%
(International Students)5%
Colorado3%
Arizona3%
Washington3%
Oregon3%
Hawaii2%
State unknown2%
Illinois2%
New York2%
Massachusetts1%
Oklahoma1%
Connecticut1%
Nevada1%
Georgia1%
Florida1%
Indiana1%
Minnesota1%
Missouri1%
Virginia1%
Tennessee1%
Pennsylvania1%
New Jersey1%
Michigan1%
Maryland1%
Ohio1%
Alabama1%

Pepperdine University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time88 %

Pepperdine University Room and Board (2007)

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.

Pepperdine University Admissions and Selectivity

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total6,6612,31535%75232%
Men2,34092339%33937%
Women4,3211,39232%41330%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal560670
SAT Math570680
SAT Writing560670

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT87%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Pepperdine University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Pepperdine University has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year103$123,25026$116,710
Associate professoracademic year47$104,47932$92,437
Assistant professoracademic year37$79,58241$69,862
Instructoracademic year10$51,73416$39,498
Lectureracademic year3$55,14110$58,368
No academic rankacademic year31$71,09311$68,279
All faculty totalacademic year231$101,456136$79,585

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Pepperdine University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballWest Coast Conference
BaseballWest Coast Conference
TrackWest Coast Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total6882150
Basketball131427
Baseball19019
Track6814
All Other Sports306090

Pepperdine University Degree Programs (2007)

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

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Pepperdine University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Pepperdine University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Pepperdine University Salaries of full-time faculty
Number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Pepperdine University Number of degree programs
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Pepperdine University Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 10%Pepperdine University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Pepperdine University Number of students
Student SAT scores
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Pepperdine University Student SAT scores
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Pepperdine University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 17%Pepperdine University % of degrees in media
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Pepperdine University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Pepperdine University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
% of degrees in law
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Pepperdine University % of degrees in law
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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