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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, California (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 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 72% of potential students in 2005. Only 25% of students scored 550 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at Pepperdine University centered around 570 to 670, but ranged both higher and lower. People attending the school come from a variety of states around the country.
A tenure system is one way Pepperdine University works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at the school are well-paid.
In 2005, 7,685 students were enrolled in Pepperdine University.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at Pepperdine University. The school 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
Admissions Phone: (310) 506-4392
Financial Aid Phone: (310) 506-4301
http://www.pepperdine.edu/
Pepperdine University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 1,237 | business management, international business, business administration, accounting, finance, marketing, entrepreneurship, MIS |
| Education And Teaching | 515 | education, education courses, educational administration, educational admin and supervision, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, speech teaching, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 318 | psychology, clinical psychology, organizational psychology, psychobiology |
| Law | 257 | law, legal professions |
| Liberal Arts | 213 | international studies, political science, liberal arts and sciences, economics, English, sociology, Spanish language, American studies, ... |
| Media | 148 | communication studies, radio and television, advertising, public relations, journalism, communication and journalism, public relations and advertising |
| Family And Social Work | 44 | public policy analysis, food and nutrition |
| Science | 25 | biology, biochemistry, chemistry, natural sciences, physics courses |
| Religion And Philosophy | 24 | religion, ministry, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, theological and ministerial studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 24 | exercise science, sports and fitness management |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 19 | acting, stagecraft, directing, theatre design |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics and computer science, mathematics |
| Music | 8 | music, various music studies, music theory and composition, music history and theory |
| Art Studies | 7 | art studies |
| Fine Arts | 3 | art history and criticism |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support |
Number of programs and degrees for Pepperdine University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,654 | 20 |
| Bachelor's degree | 887 | 62 |
| First-professional degree | 231 | 2 |
| Doctor's degree | 72 | 3 |
| First-professional certificate | 11 | 1 |
In 2005, Pepperdine University had a total enrollment of 7,685 students (6,101 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 40% |
| Women | 60% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 37% |
| Graduate | 55% |
| First Professional | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 16% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 46% |
| Texas | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Washington | 5% |
| Colorado | 3% |
| State unknown | 3% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Missouri | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 89 % |
Pepperdine University offers campus housing for 2,106 of its 6,101 (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 | 7,307 | 2,077 | 28% | 762 | 37% |
| Men | 2,434 | 873 | 36% | 301 | 34% |
| Women | 4,873 | 1,204 | 25% | 461 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 550 | 660 |
| SAT Math | 570 | 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 | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (310) 506-4392
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 30,860 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 30,860 |
| Room and board | $ 9,100 |
| Room charge | $ 7,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pepperdine University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1014900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (310) 506-4301
Pepperdine University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 147 | 44 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 44 | 50 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 36 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 122 | $105,339 | 25 | $97,635 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 37 | $93,188 | 35 | $89,780 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 31 | $78,561 | 30 | $73,672 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 4 | $52,854 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 37 | $54,528 | 36 | $48,004 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 228 | $91,242 | 130 | $74,868 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | West Coast Conference |
| Baseball | West Coast Conference |
| Track | West Coast Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 62 | 79 | 141 |
| Basketball | 14 | 14 | 28 |
| Baseball | 22 | 0 | 22 |
| Track | 3 | 9 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 23 | 56 | 79 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
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
Speech Teacher Education
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
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
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, and Gender Studies, Other
Asian Studies/Civilization
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
European Studies/Civilization
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International/Global Studies
Latin American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
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
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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
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 2% |  |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Churches of Christ affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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