by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 3,459 undergraduates in 2020, Pepperdine is a private university located in Malibu, California. A safe, suburban environment can offer many of the amenities of city living without the constant hum. Should you tire of the campus however, Pepperdine offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Pepperdine can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Pepperdine Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Churches of Christ faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Churches of Christ Colleges and Universities.
Individuals with disabilities make up 16.0% of the student population at Pepperdine. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Pepperdine Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Pepperdine does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Pepperdine Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Pepperdine for Veterans Guide.
Pepperdine offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
There were 3,459 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,132 (90.5%). Part-time attendance was 327 (9.5%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 3,132 | 327 | 3,459 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Pepperdine receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Pepperdine #96 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Pepperdine by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Pepperdine Diversity Guide.
Pepperdine has a total of 272 student athletes, 124 men and 148 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $16,110,010 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $16,110,010 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Pepperdine University Athletics