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Pepperdine University

Overview

Pepperdine University is an American private, not-profit, coeducational research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. Pepperdine university is committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

The university's 340 ha campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean in unincorporated Los Angeles County, California, United States, near Malibu. Consistently ranked as one of the most beautiful places to study, Pepperdine is where students are inspired to learn as they learn to inspire.

Pepperdine University has top-ranked programs for graduate and undergraduate studies, with separate schools dedicated to diverse range of specializations. Over 84% of its students get hands-on experience through student employment, student teaching, and internships.

Pepperdine University is built on a distinctive philosophy of nurturing leaders to use the tools of analysis and policy design to effect successful implementation and real change. This requires critical insights that only a broad exposure to great ideas, courageous thinkers and extraordinary leaders can encourage. It is based on the conviction that an elevated and elevating culture, as well as personal moral certainties, are the valid concern of higher education and as important as the tools of analysis. This unique perspective is reflected in the curriculum and unashamedly differentiates it from most other public policy programs.

The school upholds the New Testament-based traditions of the Churches of Christ. Students must attend 14 spiritual events a semester and take at least three religion courses during their time at Pepperdine. There is a Church of Christ on campus as well as a handful of student-led ministries.

Pepperdine is ranked the 50th among "National Universities", the 25th among Best Value Schools, and the 65th among Law Schools by U.S. News & World Report's 2017 rankings. The university was also ranked the 96th in America's Best Colleges by Forbes in 2016. 

Notable alumni of Pepperdine University include prominent scientists, musicians, businessmen and women, engineers, architects, athletes, actors, politicians, and those who have gained both national and international success.

  • Year established
    1937
  • Location
    California
  • Registered students
    8000

Academic specialism

Pepperdine is comprised of five schools: 

  • Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences
  • The Graziadio School of Business and Management
  • The Graduate School of Education and Psychology
  • The School of Law
  • The School of Public Policy

The most popular majors by the number of registered students are business administration and management, psychology, economics, communications, international studies, political science and government, advertising.

The School of Law placed the 65th among the nation's "Top 100" law schools by the 2016 U.S. News & World Report rankings. It is known for its entertainment law, and also its dispute resolution program, which is currently ranked No. 2 in the nation by the same report.

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Pepperdine University
24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu,
United States
CA 90263
United States
United States
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+1 310-506-4000
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Location

This coed college is located in a small city in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. Los Angeles, the closest major city, is 25 miles away. It is also the closest city that contains an airport. Beverly Hills is 24 miles away and Disneyland is 54 miles away from Pepperdine’s Malibu campus.