Pepperdine Admissions Information
Pepperdine University
Malibu, CA (
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Sitting adjacent to the Pacific Ocean in picturesque Malibu, California, Pepperdine University rarely sees a raindrop on its sunny campus. The university is as recognized for its excellence in academia as it is for its religious affiliations; Pepperdine upholds the New Testament-based traditions of the Church of Christ, and expects its students to do the same. In particular, students must complete at least three bible study courses throughout their time at the school, as well as partake in 14 “spiritual activities” each semester. In further accordance with tradition, the Pepperdine campus is completely dry. Students will find spiritual life leaders available in residence halls across campus.
Aside from its religious convictions, Pepperdine offers a wide array of secular extracurricular options. The university’s Greek life thrives as a quarter of the student body actively participates in its seven sororities and five fraternities. The student body reflects a wide variety of interests; the Peace Corp regularly cites Pepperdine as a top-producing university for its services. In addition, the school’s location–24 miles away from Beverly Hills, 54 miles from Disneyland, and an hour from Los Angeles–ensures boredom is seldom an issue for students at Pepperdine.
Basic Info
| Main Address: |
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90265 |
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| Phone Number: |
(310) 506-4000 |
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| Website: |
www.pepperdine.edu |
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Characteristics
| Type of school: |
Private, Liberal Arts |
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| Type of school: |
Coed |
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| Setting: |
Suburban, Small city |
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| Athletics: |
NCAA Division I, Intercollegiate, Intramural, Club, Scholarship |
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| Degrees offered: |
Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral |
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| Size of undergraduate student body: |
3,447 |
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| Percent out-of-state: |
43% |
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| Percent international: |
5.92% |
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| Female to Male ratio: |
54:46 |
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Academic Life
| Student to Professor ratio: |
14:1 |
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| Most popular majors: |
Business/Marketing
Communication/Journalism
Social Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies
Visual and Performing Arts
Psychology |
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| Special study programs: |
Double Major
Honors Program
Independent Study
Internships
ROTC, Army
ROTC, Air Force
Student-designed Major
Study Abroad
Teacher Certification
Washington Semester |
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Campus Life
Housing options:
Men's Housing
Apartments For Married Students
Cooperative Housing |
Women's Housing
Apartments For Single Students
Special Housing For Disabled Students |
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Activities:
Campus Ministries
Concert Band
Drama
Fraternities
Jazz Band
Model U.N.
Musical Theater
Pep Band
Sororities
Student Newspaper
Television Station |
Choral Groups
Dance
Film Societies
International Students
Literary Magazine
Music Ensembles
Opera
Radio Station
Student Government
Symphony Orchestra
Yearbook |
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Fun Facts
- Ranked #7: Most Popular Study Abroad Program
- Ranked #11: Most Conservative Students
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- Ranked #16: Most Beautiful Campus
- Ranked #15: Most Religious Students
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Admissions Information
With an acceptance rate of 31%, Pepperdine is a selective university whose admissions standards emphasize the need for a prospective student to represent him or herself as a well-rounded individual. An applicant seeking admission to the school should not only exceed academically, but also be able to articulate his or her passions and unique skill sets throughout the application.
According the admissions officials, the most important factors for Pepperdine applicants include the character and personal qualities of a student--as stated in his or her application essay--extracurricular activities, standardized test scores, academic GPA, and talent. Officials also take into account a student's religious affiliation as well as work experience. Factors such as alumni relation, racial status, and whether the applicant is a first-generation college student are strong but not the most important considerations for admissions.
| Admissions address: |
24255 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90263 |
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| Phone number: |
(310) 506-4392 |
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| Fax number: |
(310) 506-4861 |
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| Admissions Website: |
http://www.pepperdine.edu/admission/ |
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| Email: |
admission-seaver@pepperdine.edu |
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| Contact Person: |
Email available through admissions website |
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| Number of first-year applications received: |
6,426 |
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| Percent of applicants admitted: |
31% |
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Application Information
| Regular application deadline: |
January 15 |
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| Early decision/action deadline: |
Not applicable |
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| Accepts the Common Application? |
Yes |
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| Admission requirements: |
SAT or ACT with writing
1 Academic Teacher Evaluation
School Report/Mid Year Report/Final Report |
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Application Information
| Standardized test scores required? |
Yes: SAT or ACT with writing |
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| Policy regarding SAT score-use: |
Considers highest section score for all test dates; strongly encourages submission of test scores from each test date |
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| SAT Critical Reading |
550
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610
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670
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82%
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| SAT Math |
560
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620
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680
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82%
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| SAT Writing |
550
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610
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660
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82%
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| College Board code: |
4630 |
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| ACT code: |
0373 |
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