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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
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
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
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 Very Important Important Considered Not Considered
Academic GPA 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
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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%
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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
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
Mathematics Science
Foreign Language Social Studies History
Academic Electives
Examinations
Exam Scores Due in
Admissions Office SAT or ACT Required Not reported SAT Only
ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only
ACT Writing Test Policy Writing component recommended Use of SAT/ACT
Essay SAT: No policy as of now
ACT: No policy as of now
APPLYING FOR ADMISSION
Admissions Office
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 Early Decision Deadline Early Decision
Notification
Early Action Offered No Early Action Deadline
Early Action Notification
Application Dates and Fees
Regular AdmissionDeadline January 5
Application Fee $65 Application Fee Waiver Available Regular Admission
Notification April 1
Accept Offer of
Admission May 1
Waiting List Used Yes
Defer Admission Student cannot defer admission Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted
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Application Form
Common Application Accepted Universal College
Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available
Other Application Requirements
Interview Not required
Essay or Personal
Statement Required for all freshmen 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 Important Considered Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record X
Academic GPA X
Standardized Tests X
Class Rank X
Recommendations X
Essay 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 X
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment 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%
Score of 700 - 800 12%
Score of 600 - 700 46%
Score of 500 - 600 36%
Score of 400 - 500 6%
Score of 300 - 400 1%
Score of 200 - 300 Not reported
SAT Writing 618 average
560-660 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800 14%
Score of 600 - 700 46%
Score of 500 - 600 34%
Score of 400 - 500 6%
Score of 300 - 400 0%
Score of 200 - 300 0%
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 average25-30 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36 27%
Score of 24 - 29 64%
Score of 18 - 23 9%
Score of 12 - 17 1%
Score of 6 - 11 Not reported Score of 5 or Below Not reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank Top tenth: 46%Top quarter: 80%
Top half: 96%
Bottom half: 4%
National Merit Scholar Not reported Valedictorian Not reported Class President Not reported Student Gov. Officer Not reported
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TUITION AND EXPENSES
Cost of Attendance $65,652 Tuition and Fees $48,342
Room and Board $13,810
Books and Supplies $1,500 Other Expenses $2,000
Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company
APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID
Financial Aid Office
E-mail admission-
seaver@pepperdine.edu Web Site Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL
Application Process
Application DeadlineAward 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
Financial Aid Applicants 636 (97.1%) of freshmen Found to Have Need 400 (62.9%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 399 (99.8%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met 110 (27.6%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 77%
Average Award $34,868
Need-Based Gift Received by 395 (99.0%) of aid recipients, average amount
$32,949 Need-Based
Self-Help Received by 292 (73.2%) of aid recipients, average amount
$3,647 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
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 2,627 (84.1%) of undergraduates Found to Have Need 1,753 (56.1%) of applicants Received Financial Aid 1,743 (99.4%) of applicants with
financial need
Need Fully Met 361 (20.7%) of aid recipients Avg. Pct. of Need Met 79%
Average Award $40,131
Need-Based Gift Received by 1,696 (97.3%) of aid recipients, average amount
$37,394 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 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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Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
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 Computer Science Creative Writing
Directing and Theatrical Production Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other Economics, General
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching English Language and Literature, General English/Language Arts Teacher Education Film/Cinema/Video Studies
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Mathematics Teacher Education Mathematics and Computer Science Mathematics, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other Music Teacher Education
Music Theory and Composition Music, General
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 Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education Rhetoric and Composition
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies, Other 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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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, Student-
designed 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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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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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 MapNearest 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
Sport
WOMEN MEN
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
Baseball x x
Basketball x x x x
Cheerleading x 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
Water Polo x 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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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 55%
Average Starting Salary Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 16%
Disciplines Pursued Not reported
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