Pepperdine University

Location and Affiliation:

Pepperdine University is located in Malibu, population 10,000.
Affiliation: Church of Christ.

Population:

Pepperdine’s enrollment is 2,651 students on campus.

• 57% female
• 2% American Indian
• 8% black
• 13% Hispanic
• 11% Asian
• 6% international

27% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 88%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:12

Academic Level:

• Pepperdine is a Level 2 school
• The average high school GPA is 3.6
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is 24-29
• The middle SAT range is Verbal 550-650, Math 560-660, Composite 1110-1310

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 36%
• Communications 16%
• Social Sciences 8%
• Ethnic Studies 5%
• Psychology 10%
• Visual/Performing Arts 5%

Graduates:

77% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $55
• The admission application deadline is January 15
• The financial aid deadline is February 15

Generosity:

Average need met is 87%.

Features:

Pepperdine is located on 830 acres overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Malibu. Founded in 1937 by George Pepperdine, a Christian businessman, who founded the Western Auto Supply Company. Unusual features are Japanese tea ceremony rooms and an art museum..

Contact:

Pepperdine University Admissions 1-310-506-4392.

Learn more about Pepperdine University. http://www.pepperdine.edu