Pepperdine University: Statistics
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #941 of 14,134 | In the World |
| #292 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #261 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #25 of 249 | In California |
| #74 of 1,254 | For Law |
| Top50% | For 36 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Churches of Christ
- Acceptance rate
- 42%
- Undergraduates
- 3,459
- Graduates
- 6,095
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.pepperdine.edu
Pepperdine University Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 42% | 46% | 39% |
| Applicants | 11,768 | 4,262 | 7,506 |
| Admissions | 4,925 | 1,974 | 2,951 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 726 | 304 | 422 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 7 | 4 | 3 |
9,554 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
510 or 70%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1200
or below
75% of them
had 1410
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Pepperdine University are 1200-1410 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
280 or 38%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 26
or below
75% of them
had 31
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Pepperdine University are 26-31 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| White | 4021 (42%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1687 (18%) |
| Asian | 994 (10%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 918 (10%) |
| Black or African American | 828 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 577 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 461 (5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 43 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $36,264 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $25,909 |
| $48-75K | $32,267 |
| $75-110K | $35,375 |
| $110K+ | $44,598 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $57,750 | $36,200 |
| Tuition in-state | $57,750 | $36,200 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $57,750 | $36,200 |
| Fee in-district | $252 | $120 |
| Fee in-state | $252 | $120 |
| Fee out-of-state | $252 | $120 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 2,585 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $16,160 |
Pepperdine University Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 185 | 456 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 199 | 29 | |
| Psychology, General | 78 | 112 | |
| Law | 138 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 28 | 104 | |
| Financial Mathematics | 100 | ||
| Advanced Legal Research & Studies, General | 89 | ||
| Dispute Resolution | 86 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 16 | 55 | |
| International & Globalization Studies | 53 | ||
| Applied Behavior Analysis | 51 | ||
| Economics, General | 47 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 43 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Other | 42 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 42 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 42 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 40 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 40 | ||
| Advertising | 34 | ||
| Human Resources Development | 32 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 30 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 29 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 26 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 25 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 24 | ||
| Real Estate | 24 | ||
| Radio and Television | 20 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 17 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 17 | ||
| Communication, General | 15 | 1 | |
| Accounting | 16 | ||
| Philosophy | 15 | ||
| Urban Education and Leadership | 15 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 13 | ||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 2 | 11 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 12 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American & Chicano Studies | 12 | ||
| Sociology, General | 12 | ||
| Creative Writing | 11 | ||
| Journalism | 10 | ||
| Music, General | 10 | ||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 10 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 9 | ||
| Rhetoric and Composition & Writing Studies, Other | 9 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 8 | ||
| Acting | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 6 | ||
| Mathematics and Computer Science | 6 | ||
| Chemistry Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| International and Intercultural Communication | 5 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 4 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Italian Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| American & United States Studies & Civilization | 4 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 3 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 3 | ||
| International Business, Trade, and Tax Law | 3 | ||
| Learning Sciences | 3 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 2 | ||
| Playwriting and Screenwriting | 2 | ||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | ||
| German Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Middle & Near Eastern and Semitic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 1 | ||
| European Studies & Civilization | 1 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 946 | 1,487 | 233 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 89% | 86% | 91% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 61 | 219 |
| 1992 | 81 | 215 |
| 1993 | 61 | 280 |
| 1994 | 66 | 353 |
| 1995 | 98 | 278 |
| 1996 | 83 | 430 |
| 1997 | 94 | 458 |
| 1998 | 108 | 571 |
| 1999 | 110 | 627 |
| 2000 | 103 | 824 |
| 2001 | 122 | 1022 |
| 2002 | 129 | 1086 |
| 2003 | 120 | 1306 |
| 2004 | 151 | 1503 |
| 2005 | 168 | 1727 |
| 2006 | 163 | 2025 |
| 2007 | 217 | 2224 |
| 2008 | 236 | 2740 |
| 2009 | 261 | 3135 |
| 2010 | 238 | 3656 |
| 2011 | 322 | 4138 |
| 2012 | 296 | 4799 |
| 2013 | 374 | 5695 |
| 2014 | 259 | 5843 |
| 2015 | 258 | 6051 |
| 2016 | 172 | 5841 |
| 2017 | 146 | 5680 |
| 2018 | 163 | 5550 |
| 2019 | 172 | 6276 |
| 2020 | 191 | 7161 |
| 2021 | 218 | 8266 |
Pepperdine University alumni
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Chace Crawford
- Occupations
- actortelevision actormodelfilm actor
- Biography
-
Christopher Chace Crawford is an American actor, known for his portrayal of Nate Archibald on The CW's teen drama series Gossip Girl. He is also known for starring in the films The Covenant (2006), The Haunting of Molly Hartley (2008), Twelve (2010), and What to Expect When You're Expecting (2012). In 2015, he portrayed Billy LeFever in ABC's short-lived drama series Blood & Oil. In 2019, he began portraying Kevin Moskowitz / the Deep in the Amazon Prime Video original series The Boys.
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Brandy Norwood
- Occupations
- singeractorsinger-songwritercomposermusician
- Biography
-
Brandy Rayana Norwood, better known by her mononym Brandy, is an American singer, songwriter, actress and model. She is known for her distinctive sound, characterized by her peculiar timbre, voice-layering, and intricate riffs, which has earned her the title of "the Vocal Bible". As of August 2020, she has sold over 40 million records worldwide, with approximately 8.62 million albums sold in the United States alone. Her work has earned her numerous awards and accolades, including a Grammy Award and an American Music Award.
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Kelly Hu
- Occupations
- actormodelfilm actortelevision actorbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Kelly Ann Hu is an American actress, former fashion model and beauty-queen who was Miss Teen USA 1985 and Miss Hawaii USA 1993. Hu starred as Dr. Rae Chang on the American television soap opera Sunset Beach and as Michelle Chan on the American television police drama series Nash Bridges. She has also starred in numerous films including The Scorpion King (2002) as Cassandra, Cradle 2 the Grave (2003) as Sona, X2 as Yuriko Oyama / Lady Deathstrike (2003), The Tournament (2009) as Lai Lai Zhen, and White Frog (2012).
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Tia Mowry
- Occupations
- actormodeltelevision actorfilm actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
Tia Dashon Mowry-Hardrict is an American actress. She first gained recognition for her starring role as Tia Landry in the sitcom Sister, Sister (1994–1999), opposite her twin sister Tamera Mowry. The sisters then starred together in the Disney Channel Original Movie Twitches (2005) and its sequel, Twitches Too (2007). The two also starred in the fantasy comedy film Seventeen Again (2000), and voiced the LaBelle sisters in the animated series Detention (1999–2000). They were featured in the reality series Tia & Tamera from 2011 to 2013.
General info
| Alternative names | PU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1937 |
| Motto | Freely you have received, Freely give |
| Colors | orange, blue |
| Academic Calendar | August to April (August - December; January-April). Also Spring Term (April-June); Summer Term (June-July) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,728 |
| Carnegie Classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and Contacts
| Address | 24255 Pacific Coast Hwy Malibu, California, 90263 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 3105064000 |
| Fax | +1 (310) 506 7403 |