Pepperdine University Description:
Pepperdine University's 830-acre campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean in Malibu, California. The university is affiliated with Churches of Christ, although students come from a wide range of racial and religious backgrounds. The university is made up of five different schools with the majority of undergraduate programs housed in the Seaver College of Letters, Arts and Sciences. Business Administration is by far the most popular undergraduate major, and programs relating to communications and the media are also popular. In athletics, the Pepperdine Waves compete in the NCAA Division I West Coast Conference.
Admissions Data (2012):
- Percent of Applicants Admitted: 38%
- GPA, SAT and ACT graph for Pepperdine
- What Are Your Chances? (from Cappex.com)
- Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
- SAT Critical Reading: 550 / 660
- SAT Math: 570 / 680
- SAT Writing: 560 / 670
- ACT Composite: - / -
- ACT English: - / -
- ACT Math: - / -
Enrollment (2011):
- Total Enrollment: 7,539 (3,474 undergraduates)
- Gender Breakdown: 44% Male / 56% Female
- 88% Full-time
Costs (2012 - 13):
- Tuition and Fees: $42,772
- Books: $1,500 (why so much?)
- Room and Board: $12,600
- Other Expenses: $1,900
- Total Cost: $58,772
Pepperdine University Financial Aid (2010 - 11):
- Percentage of Students Receiving Aid: 81%
- Pepperdine Scholarships (Cappex.com)
- Percentage of Students Receiving Types of Aid
- Grants: 73%
- Loans: 59%
- Average Amount of Aid
- Grants: $30,659
- Loans: $6,807
Most Popular Majors:
Advertising, Business Administration, Communication Studies, International Studies, Psychology
Graduation and Retention Rates:
- First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 93%
- 4-Year Graduation Rate: 70%
- 6-Year Graduation Rate: 81%
Data Source:
National Center for Educational Statistics
Pepperdine University Mission Statement:
mission statement from http://www.pepperdine.edu/about/pepperdine/
"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."
