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Pepperdine University (Pepperdine University)
- 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy
- Malibu, CA 90263
- OPEID College Code: 01014900
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- General Phone: (310) 506-4000
- President: Andrew K. Benton
- Website: www.pepperdine.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 7,582
- College Alias: Pepperdine University
- College Mascot: Waves

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Religious Affiliation
- Churches of Christ
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Doctoral/Research Universities
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Doctoral, Professional Dominant
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Lower Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Majority Graduate/Professional
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.pepperdine.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $65.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 2,340 | 4,321 | 6,661 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 923 (39%) | 1,392 (32%) | 2,315 (35%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 339 (37%) | 413 (30%) | 752 (32%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 657 | 87% |
| ACT ® Exam | - | - |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 550 | 670 |
| SAT ® Math | 560 | 680 |
| SAT ® Writing | 560 | 670 |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Pepperdine University Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 71%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 46% | 12% | 8% | 63% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $6,681 | $5,104 | $8,808 | $20,776 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Number in Default | 19 | 15 | 14 |
| Number in Repayment | 3,094 | 2,970 | 1,861 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $37,000 | $32,620 | $30,860 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $37,000 | $32,620 | $30,860 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $800 | $800 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,930 | $9,500 | $9,100 |
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $49,430 | $44,420 | $42,260 |
| Out of State | $49,430 | $44,420 | $42,260 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $38,000 | $33,420 | $31,660 |
| Out of State | $38,000 | $33,420 | $31,660 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $38,000 | $33,420 | $31,660 |
| Out of State | $38,000 | $33,420 | $31,660 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $35,540 | $35,540 |
| Theology School | $25,800 | $25,800 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 7,582 Undergraduate: 3,398 Graduate: 3,496 Professional: 688
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 3,335 Female: 4,247
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,516 Female: 1,882
- Graduate Gender Male: 1,471 Female: 2,025
- Professional Gender Male: 348 Female: 340
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,128 Part-Time: 2,454
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,934 Part-Time: 464
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,536 Part-Time: 1,960
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 658 Part-Time: 30
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 464 | 6% |
| American Indian | 75 | 1% |
| Black | 522 | 7% |
| Asian | 844 | 11% |
| Hispanic | 701 | 9% |
| White | 3,762 | 50% |
| Unknown | 1,214 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 10 | 0.1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,235 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,401 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,253 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,538 | 20% |
| Ages 30-34 | 785 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 513 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 554 | 7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 279 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 7 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 7 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,840 | 1,448 | 392 |
| Faculty Status | 741 | 411 | 330 |
| Tenured Faculty | 204 | 204 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 678 | 388 | 290 |
| Primarily Instruction | 678 | 388 | 290 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 168 | 168 | - |
| Other Professionals | 432 | 363 | 69 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 562 | 529 | 33 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 368 | 344 | 24 |
| Skilled Crafts | 40 | 40 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 131 | 123 | 8 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,573 (388) | $100,553 (248) | $78,436 (140) |
| Professor | $116,828 (145) | $117,699 (118) | $113,021 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $101,607 (86) | $108,257 (52) | $91,437 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,757 (83) | $78,397 (42) | $69,005 (41) |
| Instructor | $50,324 (26) | $52,717 (8) | $49,260 (18) |
| Lecturer | $60,085 (9) | $94,118 (1) | $55,831 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $92,573 (388) | $100,553 (248) | $78,436 (140) |
| Professor | $116,828 (145) | $117,699 (118) | $113,021 (27) |
| Associate Professor | $101,607 (86) | $108,257 (52) | $91,437 (34) |
| Assistant Professor | $73,757 (83) | $78,397 (42) | $69,005 (41) |
| Instructor | $50,324 (26) | $52,717 (8) | $49,260 (18) |
| Lecturer | $60,085 (9) | $94,118 (1) | $55,831 (8) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,064,145 | $2,146,582 | $2,917,563 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 42% | 58% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 285 | 142 | 143 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 263 | 132 | 131 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 16 | 13 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 66 | 20 | 46 |
| Golf | 18 | 12 | 6 |
| Soccer | 24 | - | 24 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 32 | - | 32 |
| Tennis | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 33 | 21 | 12 |
| Water Polo | 30 | 30 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $114,890 | $78,143 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $47,444 | $24,528 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 50 | 24 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 11 | 4 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 3 | 6 |
| Golf | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Soccer | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Volleyball | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Water Polo | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 88%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 79% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 76% |
| Female | 82% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 67% |
| American Indian | 71% |
| Black | 81% |
| Asian | 86% |
| Hispanic | 76% |
| White | 80% |
| Unknown | 83% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 74% |
| 5 Years | 79% |
| 6 Years | 79% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 46 | 26 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 19 | 4 |
| Arson | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
