Pepperdine University
Founded 1937
President Jim Gash (President)
Fees USD 62,290
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Suburban
Pepperdine University is a private Christian liberal arts university founded in 1937 by George Pepperdine, a devout member of the Churches of Christ. Located on a spectacular hillside campus in Malibu, California, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, Pepperdine enrolls approximately 10,000 students across five schools. The university is known for its breathtaking campus, strong academic programs, Christian values-based education, and its nationally recognized dispute resolution and entertainment law programs.
Schools
- Seaver College — Liberal arts undergraduate college
- Caruso School of Law — #1 dispute resolution program in the US
- Graziadio Business School — Values-centered business education
- Graduate School of Education and Psychology — Clinical psychology and education
- School of Public Policy — Public policy and international affairs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App
- Application Fee: $65
- Test Scores: Test-optional; middle 50% SAT 1280–1470, ACT 29–33
- Acceptance Rate: ~28%
Key Deadlines
- Early Action: November 1
- Regular Decision: January 15