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OVERVIEW
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA
Pepperdine, founded in 1937, is a private, church-affiliated, arts and sciences university. Programs are offered through the Schools
of Law and Public Policy; the Divisions of Business, Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Natural Science, Religion, and Social
Science; and the Graduate School of Education and Psychology. Its 830-acre campus is located in Malibu, 12 miles from Santa
Monica.
Web Site
www.pepperdine.edu/
Institution Type
Private
Coeducational
Yes
Undergraduate Students
3,451
Women
2,035 (59.0%)
Men
1,416 (41.0%)
Graduate Students
3,966
ADMISSION
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Entrance Difficulty
Very difficult
Overall Admission Rate
35% of 8,914 applicants were
admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 5
Average GPA
3.61
SAT Math
628 average
570-680 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading
607 average
550-650 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing
618 average
560-660 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
28 average
25-30 range of middle 50%
Selection of Students
Factor
Academic GPA
Very Important
Important
X
Standardized Tests
X
Essay
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
MONEY MATTERS
Cost of Attendance
$65,652
Tuition and Fees
$48,342
Room and Board
$13,810
Average Percent of Need Met
77%
Average Freshman Award
$34,868
Average Indebtedness of
2011 Graduates
$31,884
Considered
Not Considered
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ACADEMICS
Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
386
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 27% of classes
10-19 students: 42% of classes
20-29 students: 22% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
CAMPUS LIFE
Malibu Population
12,832
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Los Angeles
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students in College Housing
98% of freshmen, 54% of all students
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
King Neptune
Sororities
Fraternities
STUDENTS
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
14.2% Asian
6.6% Black/African-American
14.7% Hispanic/Latino
9.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
49.3% White
4.8% Unknown
International Students
8.9% from 71 countries
First-Year Students Returning
92.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
74.8%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
55%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
16.0%
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ADMISSION
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Entrance Difficulty
Very Difficult: More than 50% of freshmen were in the top 10% of their high school class and scored over 1230 on the SAT I or over
26 on the ACT; about 60% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
Examinations
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and
GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is
recommended
High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject
Required Units
Recommended
Units
English
Scores Due in
Admissions Office
Exam
SAT or ACT
Required
Not reported
SAT Only
ACT Only
SAT and SAT
Subject Tests,
or ACT
SAT Subject
Tests Only
Mathematics
Science
Foreign Language
Social Studies
ACT Writing Test Policy
Writing component recommended
Use of SAT/ACT
Essay
SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now
History
Academic Electives
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
Application Dates and Fees
Address
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
City, State, Zip
Malibu, CA 90263
Phone
(310) 506-4392
Fax
(310) 506-4861
E-mail
admission-seaver@pepperdine.edu
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission
Deadline
January 5
Application Fee
$65
Application Fee Waiver
Available
Regular Admission
Notification
April 1
Accept Offer of
Admission
May 1
Waiting List Used
Yes
Early Decision Deadline
Defer Admission
Student cannot defer admission
Early Decision
Notification
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Action Offered
Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
No
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Application Form
Other Application Requirements
Common Application
Accepted
Interview
Not required
Universal College
Application
Not accepted
Essay or Personal
Statement
Required for all freshmen
Electronic Application
Available
Letters of
Recommendation
2 required for all freshmen
Other
Financial Need
Financial need is not a
consideration in the admissions
process
SELECTION OF STUDENTS
Factor
Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
Important
Considered
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
Essay
Not Considered
X
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment
X
X
Ethnicity
X
Work Experience
X
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PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION
Admission Rates
Overall Admission Rate
35% of 8,914 applicants were admitted
Women
31% of 5,903 applicants were admitted
Men
44% of 3,011 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
781 (25%) of 3,161 admitted students enrolled
Women
448 (24%) of 1,843 admitted students enrolled
Men
333 (25%) of 1,318 admitted students enrolled
Early Decision
Admission Rate
Early Action
Admission Rate
Students Offered Wait List
1,845
Students Accepting Wait List Position
Students Admitted From Wait List
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math
628 average
570-680 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
20%
Score of 600 - 700
45%
Score of 500 - 600
31%
Score of 400 - 500
4%
Score of 300 - 400
0%
Score of 200 - 300
0%
SAT Critical Reading
607 average
550-650 range of middle 50%
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)
Average GPA
3.61
3.75 and Above
42%
3.50 - 3.74
26%
3.25 - 3.49
18%
3.00 - 3.24
11%
2.50 - 2.99
3%
2.00 - 2.49
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
ACT Composite
28 average
25-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
12%
Score of 600 - 700
46%
Score of 30 - 36
27%
Score of 500 - 600
36%
Score of 24 - 29
64%
Score of 400 - 500
6%
Score of 18 - 23
9%
Score of 300 - 400
1%
Score of 12 - 17
1%
Score of 200 - 300
Not reported
Score of 6 - 11
Not reported
618 average
560-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 5 or Below
Not reported
SAT Writing
Score of 700 - 800
14%
Score of 600 - 700
46%
Score of 500 - 600
34%
Score of 400 - 500
6%
Score of 300 - 400
Score of 200 - 300
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 46%
Top quarter: 80%
Top half: 96%
Bottom half: 4%
0%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
0%
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Gov. Officer
Not reported
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MONEY
MATTERS
TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance
$65,652
Books and Supplies
$1,500
Tuition and Fees
$48,342
Other Expenses
$2,000
Room and Board
$13,810
Payment Plans
Credit card, installment plan,
deferred payment, external
finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
Application Process
E-mail
admissionseaver@pepperdine.edu
Web Site
Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL
Net Price Calculator URL
Application Deadline
February 15
Award Notification
On or about April 15
Method for Awarding
Institutional Aid
Federal Methodology
Forms Required
Cost to File
FAFSA
Code is 001264
Free
PROFILE OF 2014-15 FINANCIAL AID
Freshmen
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants
636 (97.1%) of freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants
2,627 (84.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Need
400 (62.9%) of applicants
Found to Have Need
1,753 (56.1%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid
399 (99.8%) of applicants with
financial need
Received Financial Aid
1,743 (99.4%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met
110 (27.6%) of aid recipients
Need Fully Met
361 (20.7%) of aid recipients
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
77%
Avg. Pct. of Need Met
79%
Average Award
$34,868
Average Award
$40,131
Need-Based Gift
Received by 395 (99.0%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$32,949
Need-Based Gift
Received by 1,696 (97.3%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$37,394
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 292 (73.2%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$3,647
Need-Based
Self-Help
Received by 1,418 (81.4%) of aid
recipients, average amount
$5,076
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
Not reported
Merit-Based Gift
82 (12.5%) of freshmen had no
financial need and received merit
aid, average amount $17,127
Merit-Based Gift
501 (16.0%) of undergraduates
had no financial need and
received merit aid, average
amount $18,784
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Borrowing
2014 Graduates Who Took Out Loans
63%
Average Indebtedness of 2014 Graduates
$31,884
Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid
Not reported
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid
Not reported
FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS
Loans
Federal Loans
Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins
loans
State Loans
Other Loans
College/university loans
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available
Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships, Academic
Competitiveness Grants, National SMART Grants
Non-Need-Based
Available
Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic
scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/
Achievement Award
Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Creative Arts/
Performance
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Achievements/
Activities Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
Special Characteristics
Award Areas
Not reported
Number of Awards
Not reported
Top Areas (By
Money Awarded)
Not reported
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Employment
Work-Study Programs
Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from
On-Campus
Employment
Not reported
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Summer Session
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ACADEMICS
General Catalog/Bulletin
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Undergraduate Majors
Accounting
Acting
Advertising
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Art/Art Studies, General
Athletic Training/Trainer
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and
Operations, Other
Chemistry Teacher Education
Chemistry, General
Finance, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Journalism
Natural Sciences
Nutrition Sciences
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Physics, General
Political Science and Government, General
Pre-Dentistry Studies
Pre-Law Studies
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Psychology, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Computer Science
Creative Writing
Directing and Theatrical Production
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and
Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Mathematics Teacher Education
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
Rhetoric and Composition
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
Economics, General
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Mathematics and Computer Science
Mathematics, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
English Language and Literature, General
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
Secondary Education and Teaching
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
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UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued
Most Popular Disciplines
Business/marketing, Communication/journalism, Social
sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs
Engineering, 5-year BS/MBA program -Pepperdine's Graziadio
School of Business and Management offers a program that
allows Seaver College business majors to earn their bachelor's
and MBA or International MBA degrees in just five years
Special Programs
Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships, Washington
semester
Study Abroad
Offered
Online Degrees
No online degree programs
CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
ADVANCED PLACEMENT
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
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ACADEMICS
FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION
Full-Time Faculty
386
Part-Time Faculty
323
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree
90%
Regular Class Size
2-9 students: 27% of classes
10-19 students: 42% of classes
20-29 students: 22% of classes
30-39 students: 5% of classes
40-49 students: 2% of classes
50-99 students: 1% of classes
Over 100 students: 1% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
2-9 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
10-19 students: 45% of discussion sections/labs
20-29 students: 10% of discussion sections/labs
ACADEMIC RESOURCES
Libraries
Library Available on Campus
Yes
Holdings
1,299,763
Computing
Computer Ownership
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Computers Available on Campus
218
Internet/E-mail Access
Not reported
ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students
Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students
Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services,
wheelchair access
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GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts, Executive Master of Business Administration, Master of Dispute Resolution, Master of Science, Master of Public
Policy, Master of Science in Organizational Development, Master of Divinity, Master of Business Administration, International
Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Laws
Master's Programs of Study
American Studies
Business Administration and Management--General
Clinical Psychology
Communication--General
Conflict Resolution and Mediation/Peace Studies
Economics
Education--General
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Film, Television, and Video Production
Finance and Banking
International Affairs
International Business
Marriage and Family Therapy
Media Studies
Organizational Management
Pastoral Ministry and Counseling
Political Science
Psychology--General
Public Administration
Public Policy
Religion
Theology
Writing
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Doctoral Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education, Doctor of Psychology, Juris Doctor
Doctoral Programs of Study
Educational Leadership and Administration
Educational Media/Instructional Technology
Law
Psychology--General
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CAMPUS
LIFE
LOCATION AND SETTING
Malibu Population
12,832
Nearest Metropolitan
Area
Los Angeles
Environment
Small city
Campus Size
830 acres
Weather
Temperature
48.9 average low in January, 76.6
average high in September
Rain
35 rainy days per year
Getting Around
Campus Map
Nearest Airport
30 mile(s) from campus in Los
Angeles
Nearest Bus Station
30 mile(s) from campus in Los
Angeles
Nearest Train Station
20 mile(s) from campus in Los
Angeles
HOUSING
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women's dorms, men's dorms, married student apartments,
single student apartments, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing
98% of freshmen, 54% of all students
Housing Requirements
Freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
46%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance
Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available
SECURITY
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Other
front gate security, 24-hour security in residence halls,
controlled access, crime prevention programs
PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
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SPORTS AND RECREATION
Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences
NCAA Division I
Mascot
King Neptune
School Colors
Blue and orange
Intercollegiate Sports Offered
WOMEN
Sport
MEN
Offered
Scholarships Given
Baseball
Scholarships Given
x
x
x
x
Basketball
x
Cheerleading
x
Cross-Country Running
x
x
x
x
Golf
x
x
x
x
Soccer
x
x
Swimming And Diving
x
x
Tennis
x
x
x
x
Volleyball
x
x
x
x
x
x
Water Polo
x
Offered
x
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Club Sports
Women's Club Sports
crew, field hockey, sailing, water polo
Men's Club Sports
crew, lacrosse, rugby, sailing, soccer
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports
badminton, basketball, cross-country running, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming and
diving, tennis, volleyball
STUDENT ACTIVITIES
Activities and
Organizations
choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles,
music theatre, opera, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society,
symphony orchestra, television station, yearbook
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
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STUDENTS
STUDENT BODY
Coeducational
Yes
All Undergraduates
3,451
Women
2,035 (59.0%)
Men
1,416 (41.0%)
Full-Time Undergraduates
3,129
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
0.5% American Indian/Alaskan Native
14.2% Asian
6.6% Black/African-American
14.7% Hispanic/Latino
9.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
49.3% White
4.8% Unknown
International Students
8.9% from 71 countries
Average Age
21
All Graduate Students
3,966
UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION
First-Year Students Returning
92.5%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
74.8%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
83.1%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
84.0%
AFTER GRADUATION
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Average Starting Salary
55%
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
16.0%
Disciplines Pursued
Not reported
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