General Information
Established: 1937
Type: Private
Academic staff: 600 +
Undergraduates: 3,400 +
Postgraduates: 4,200 +
Location: Near Malibu, CA, USA
Campus: Suburban
Colors: Blue and Orange
Athletics: NCAA Division I (West Coast Conference)
Nickname: Waves
Mascot: Willy the Wave
Website: www.pepperdine.edu
Mission Statement
Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.
Student Information
Fall 2010 Application Numbers
Source: Preliminary fall 2010 enrollment figures as of 6/2010.
Admitted Student Averages: Mid-50%
| First-Year GPA |
3.59-4.00 |
| Transfer Student GPA |
3.44-3.91 |
| SAT Critical Reading and Math |
1200-1370 |
| SAT Critical Reading, Math, and Writing |
1800-2060 |
| ACT Composite |
27-31 |
| First-Year TOEFL IBT |
94-109 |
Application Numbers
|
Domestic |
International |
Total |
| Applications |
7,701 |
772 |
8,473 |
| Admitted |
2,324 |
229 |
2,553 |
| Enrolled |
674 |
65 |
739 |
For more information about the breakdown of our students please visit:
http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/learnmore/fast_facts/
Student Life
The quality of students attracted to Pepperdine provides a diverse and active student body who are united with the common mission of the University. As a residential environment, Pepperdine provides a community with active clubs, an athletic fan club, intramural and club sports, and student programming with over 100 activities per semester. Pepperdine's location provides an endless opportunity for off-campus activities in the Greater Los Angeles area.
List of Student Organizations
Intercultural Student Organizations
ICA offers administrative and advisement support to the following student organizations:
Black Student Association (BSA)
Dramatically Reconstructing Education through African-American Men (D.R.E.A.M.)
Filipino Student Association (FSA)
Green Team
Hawaii Club
Judaic Cultural Awareness Club (JCAC)
Korean Student Association (KSA)
Latino Student Association (LSA)
Middle Eastern Peace and Awareness (MEPA)
Pakistani-Indian Student Organization (PISO)
Pepperdine Asian Student Association (PASA)
Pepperdine International Club (PIC)
Pepperdine Native American Student Organization (PNASO)
Women of Color (WOC)
Arts Information
Performances on campus: http://arts.pepperdine.edu/
Fine Arts division website:
Athletic Information
http://www.pepperdinesports.com/
Faculty Information
Meet the Faculty: http://seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/faculty/
| Total # of instructional faculty |
Full time 365 |
Part time 271 |
Total 636 |
| Total # who are members of minority group |
FT 46 |
PT 31 |
Total 77 |
| Total # who are women |
FT 133 |
PT 128 |
Total 261 |
| Total # who are men |
FT 232 |
PT143 |
375 |
| Total # with doctorate or terminal degree |
FT 329 |
PT 139 |
Total 468 |
Disabilities Services: http://www.pepperdine.edu.disabilityservices/
Facility Information
Natural Science: A unique aspect of the Natural Science Division is our proven experience and expertise at engaging students in undergraduate research. The best way to develop scientists and mathematicians is to have them engage in their respective disciplines as scholars. For this reason, engaging students in undergraduate research is central to the mission of the Natural Science Division. In the past year, over 50 students participated in undergraduate research mentored by Natural Science faculty. In the past 18 months, 40 student scholars have authored scientific papers or given presentations at scientific conferences.
Communications: The Communication Division enrolls approximately 600 undergraduate students and 35 graduate students. Most of the Division courses and co-curricular opportunities take advantage of the state-of-the-art Center for Communication and Business building located on Pepperdine University’s Malibu campus. These facilities include a working newspaper (Graphic), magazine (Currents), radio (KWVS), and news stations (NewsWaves).
Fine Arts: Pepperdine University Center for the Arts is available for performances, meetings, or special events. With 450 seats and just 15 rows, Smothers Theatre is an ideal space for dance, music, or theatre performances, or for lectures or meetings. In addition to our state-of-the-art theatres, we offer technical services, ticketing services, and audience services to meet your needs and the needs of your guests. Our beautiful oceanside facilities are just 25 scenic minutes from the Westside or Valley areas. We also offer a recital hall and a smaller black box theatre.
General Campus: Beauty, technology, and environmental stewardship came together in Pepperdine’s recent Malibu campus renovation project, which included major renovations to existing facilities and the addition of new classrooms and outdoor gathering areas. A total of 176,138 sq. ft. of space was enhanced or newly built in establishing what University administrators call Pepperdine’s Town Square.
“The work that has been completed—the improvements, the upgrades, and all the aesthetic enhancements that have been achieved—are a reminder that this University is always changing, always improving, and, we are not at all content with the way things are, when we have the vision and the will to see things as they might become,” said president Andy Benton.
Study Abroad
Pepperdine has facilities and programs all over the world. Some are school-year based and other special interest programs are held during the spring and summer. General information is available that applies to all programs, regardless of location.
http://services.pepperdine.edu/seaver/internationalprograms/programs/
Financial Aid/Scholarships
http://publicpolicy.pepperdine.edu/financial-aid/scholarships/