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Pepperdine University

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Malibu, California, United States
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. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study, Pepperdine is where you're inspired to learn as you learn to inspire.

Pepperdine University Key Statistics & Highlights

  • 16 Courses
  • 494 Academic Staff
  • 10,446 Students
  • 6,058 Students (female)

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History

  • George Pepperdine founded his namesake university in 1937.
  • On September 21, 1937, the new campus of George Pepperdine College hosted 2,000 attendees gathered to witness the opening of the school. Speakers that day included California governor Frank Merriam, Los Angeles mayor Frank L. Shaw, the college's first president Batsell Baxter, and founder George Pepperdine.

Education

  • Seaver College
  • Caruso School of Law
  • Graziadio Business School
  • Graduate School of Education and Psychology
  • School of Public Policy

Research

Every day, faculty, staff, and students at each of Pepperdine's five schools are engaging in research and scholarship across many disciplines. This great work would not be possible without the support available to Pepperdine scholars, including internal and external grant opportunities, information regarding the University's institutional review boards (IRB), and programs that provide unique opportunities for student research. Below, explore the featured research conducted by the Pepperdine community and the ways in which the University assists in these endeavors.

Career

Career Center Offerings:

  • Self Assessments
  • Career Research
  • Assistance with Resumes and Cover Letters
  • Interviewing Skills
  • Internship Connections
  • Networking Opportunities
  • Job Search Assistance

Student services

The International Student Services Office in Malibu assists international students in all matters related to admission, immigration, visas, and work permits.

Housing services

  • Suite-Style Houses
  • Seaside Hall
  • Rockwell Towers
  • Lovernich Apartments
  • Drescher W Block
  • Drescher Apartments
  • George Page Apartments

Library services

Inspired by the University’s mission, Pepperdine Libraries serve our learning community by facilitating exploration, discovery, and creativity. Join us on this journey as we build the library of the future.

  • General Collections
  • Boone Special Collections and University Archives
  • Digital Publications
  • Digital Collections

ICT services

TV & Internet

Medical services

  • Medical Care
  • Travel Medicine
  • Nursing Advice
  • Massage Therapy
  • Health Alerts
  • Nutrition Services

Campus life

  • Malibu Campus
  • West Los Angeles Graduate Campus
  • Calabasas Campus
  • Encino Graduate Campus
  • Irvine Graduate Campus

Sports facilities

  • Firestone Fieldhouse, the University's multi-purpose athletic facility.
  • Pepperdine's home baseball games are played at Eddy D. Field Stadium, one of the nation's most picturesque collegiate facilities.
  • Tari Frahm Rokus Field has been the home of the Pepperdine women's soccer team since the program came into existence in the fall of 1993
  • The Pepperdine men's and women's tennis teams play all of their home dual matches at the Ralphs-Straus Tennis Center.
  • Pepperdine's Raleigh Runnels Memorial Pool 
  • World-famous Zuma Beach has been the home of Pepperdine's national-championship winning beach volleyball team since the program's first season in 2011-12.
  • Strength and conditioning room

Accreditation

Pepperdine University is committed to providing students with an outstanding education. As such, Pepperdine is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges—Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC),  one of six official academic bodies in the United States.

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Pepperdine University Student Reviews & Awards

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Caring Pepperdine Professors

Pepperdine University is a great school if you are looking for professors who care and have the knowledge to guide and mentor you. The students at Pepperdine are typically kind, but it may be difficult to make any real connections. One bonus is you NEVER have to worry about your things getting stolen. Students leave laptops, backpacks, wallets, and more in the library, the grass, and other areas, but I have never heard of one single incident of theft. I was also one of those people who left their items out. One positive and negative is the issue. First of all, you can walk to the beach any day. However, to have a social life, you need a car or need to Uber everywhere since Malibu is a little isolated. I HIGHLY recommend taking a year abroad. A lot of students at Pepperdine are encouraged to do so and the programs are amazing! I am biased so I really recommend the Buenos Aires Program.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Sep 2021 - Jun 2025
Posted on Jul 2025
4/5

You are the light of the world

Pepperdine has a great community and high standards of education. With such a small campus, everyone is very welcoming and open to you. The courses and coursework are quite rigorous. Also, as a religious university, there is a bit of time spent focusing on religious studies and it really helps to create a better culture on campus. Each year the religious theme changes and this year's is the title. Having the chapel requirements really help you to feel seen in the light of everyone else.

Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Aug 2023 - May 2027
Posted on Feb 2024
4/5

Certificate in Business Administration

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Posted by Anonymous
Studied from Oct 2023 - Dec 2024
Posted on Oct 2023
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