About

The Pepperdine University, founded in 1937, is a Christian university dedicated to academic excellence and Christian principles. Pepperdine University is consistently regarded as one of the most beautiful locations to study. It has five primary schools for its 71 graduate, six doctoral, and undergraduate programmes with nearly 45 majors and 40 minors over eight main faculties.

It has its main campus in Malibu, four graduate campuses in Southern California, a center in Washington, DC, and international campuses expanded worldwide as Buenos Aires, Argentina; London, United Kingdom; Heidelberg, Germany; Florence, Italy; and Lausanne, Switzerland.

Top Reasons to Study in the Pepperdine University

Numerous scholarships are granted to international students. It has a total enrollment of 7,826 students, out of which 1,087 are international students representing 45 countries. Here are a few more reasons to study here:-

  • Many graduates with a postgraduate degree in Public Policy have gone on to work for the U.S. Agency for International Development, the United Nations, and a variety of international NGOs.
  • Approximately USD 81 million in university-funded grants and Pepperdine University scholarships for undergraduate students were provided to national and international students.
  • Pepperdine University actively partners and communicates with parents and family members of current and graduated College students to support the students' overall academic success and personal development.

Cost of Studying at Pepperdine University

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Living expenses

Average living expenses (Bachelors)

$19,910

Average living expenses (Masters)

$19,910

Admissions at The Pepperdine University

Avg acceptance rate (Bachelors)

36%

Application Fee

$65 - $150

How to Apply at Pepperdine University

  1. Visit the official website/common app.
  2. Select your country.
  3. Choose the course.
  4. Fill up your details.
  5. Pay the application fee.
  6. Submit it.

Note: The Pepperdine University cost for application is 65 USD (INR 4954) for international students.

Documents Required to Apply to Pepperdine University

Here is a list of documents required to get admission to Pepperdine University.

  • Personal Statement
  • Official High School Transcripts
  •  Official SAT I or ACT Scores (Optional)
  • One Academic Recommendation
  • Submit Proof of English Proficiency
  • English Proficiency Supplements - Optional
  •  F-1 Visa Application 
Exams Accepted By the University

Check out the major Pepperdine University requirements before you decide to enroll. Some of those are listed below:-

Course 

Requirements 

MBA/ PGDM

TOEFL: Accepted; GMAT: Accepted

MIM

TOEFL: 79.0-95.0; IELTS: 6.5-7.0;GMAT

BBA

IELTS: 6.5 & Above

B.Sc.

IELTS: 6.5 & Above; SAT: Accepted;TOEFL: 80.0 & Above

B.E. / B.Tech

IELTS: 6.5 & Above; SAT: Accepted;TOEFL: 80.0 & Above

M.A.

TOEFL: 80.0-100.0

MFA

TOEFL: 100.0 & Above

MS

TOEFL: 80.0 & Above

English Proficiency Requirements 

International students must submit the following English language proficiency test results for the Pepperdine University admission:

Test

Minimum Score Requirements

Duolingo English Test

110

ELS Language Centres

112/ B grade

IB 1 English

5
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MS in Business Analytics

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Graziadio Business School

Application deadline

Fall, 01/06/2023

Degree

Masters

Duration

12 Months

Tuition fee

$92,085/yr

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MS in Global Business

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Graziadio Business School

Application deadline

Rolling

Degree

Masters

Duration

15 Months

Tuition fee

$75,816/yr

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MS in Applied Finance

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Graziadio Business School

Application deadline

Rolling

Degree

Masters

Duration

12 Months

Tuition fee

$90,780/yr

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Scholarships

Regents Scholarship

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Deadline

15/01/21

Scholarship amount

$30,000

Degree

Bachelors

Scholarship type

Need based

Blanche E. Seaver Scholarship

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Deadline

15/01/21

Scholarship amount

$36,000

Degree

Bachelors

Scholarship type

NA

George Pepperdine Achievement Award

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Deadline

15/01/21

Scholarship amount

NA

Degree

Bachelors

Scholarship type

NA

Campus

Campus locations
California

Transportation in the city

Free Pepperdine Wave Shuttle (transport) service is provided to students and teachers on the campus. Metro bus line services are available near the university campus.

Services offered by the university

  • Campus life at Pepperdine is dedicated to delivering high-quality recreational activities for individuals and groups to improve their health, wellness, and enjoyment.
  • Competitive play, instructional and group fitness classes, special events, cardiovascular and strength training, outdoor education, and educational workshops provide a comprehensive recreation program that promotes personal enrichment, learning, and development.

Student life

The main Malibu campus is situated on 830 acres (340 ha) of the Santa Monica Mountains overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Some of its campuses are West Los Angeles Graduate Campus, Irvine Graduate Campus, and Calabasas Campus.

  • Students clubs such as camp Kasem, art club, green team, KWVS radio, and scuba club serve as a suitable medium for students to enhance their skills in various activities.
  •  It operates several fitness centers on campus, and certified instructors lead various classes, including kettlebells, yoga, TRX, caveman training, boot camps, and cycling.
  • The NACDA Directors Cup often ranks Pepperdine University as having one of the most successful athletic programs for the non-football Division.

On campus accomodation

The Malibu campus residence halls and apartments provide convenient access to many schools, recreational activities, and on-campus restaurants. Some of its housings are suite-style, Rockwell towers, Lovernich apartments, seaside halls, Drescher W halls, and George page apartments. These are the standard features of all the housings:-

  • Four double occupancy bedrooms. Each resident is typically provided with an extra-long twin bed, a desk pedestal, three stackable drawers, and a desk with a chair.
  • A bathroom containing three sinks, two showers, and two toilets is provided.
  • A living room furnished with a three-piece modular sofa, a loveseat, a side chair, two ottomans, and a dining table with chairs is provided.
  • Rooms are not air-conditioned. However, they feature a built-in natural cooling system.
  • Electric/Gas/Water
  • High-Speed Internet
  • On-site Washer/Dryer
  • Convenient On-Campus Parking
  • Resident Advisor
  • Spiritual Life Advisor
  • Live In Professional Staff to Assist 24/7

Room types are one shared double and one single room, costing USD 285 (INR 21,724)/session and USD 2,160 (INR 1,64,648)/session.

Faculty

University Faculty Stats

There are 2,072 employees, including both full-time and part-time instructional and non-instructional staff total number of instructional staff at Pepperdine University is approximately 694 with an average salary of USD 115,419 (INR 88,26,206) equated to a 9-month contract. Pepperdine's student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Opportunities

Research opportunities at university

The Summer Undergraduate Research Program aims to establish an active program of undergraduate research in all disciplines and educate students on the fundamentals of the research process by including them in a research project. It has been ranked 50th for its research opportunities.

Internship opportunities (Part time job opportunities)

  • Pepperdine offers summer internship programs in five locations: Buenos Aires, Argentina; Lausanne, Switzerland; London, United Kingdom; and Washington, D.C.
  • 80% of Pepperdine students complete at least one internship; 65% work as student employees.
  • Brenden Mann Israel Internship Program at Pepperdine University-Students assists in creating public relations materials, the response to questions, and the research and management of information requests. Individual interns may also be assigned special assignments based on their abilities and interests.

Placement - Companies and average salaries offered

One of the numerous reasons for Pepperdine University's strong placement rate is its industry-oriented education.

  • Amway India Ltd., Bennett & Coleman, American Express, British Airways, Coca-Cola, Ernst & Young, Dabur India Ltd., HCL Group, Gillette India Ltd., Hindustan Times, HSBC, and others are top recruiters at the University.
  • The placement rate is that 84% of students get work experience through on-campus student employment and internships.
  • The average salary offered to graduates after Pepperdine University is 77,000 USD (INR 58,69,409). The highest-paying degree at the University is Human Resource Director, with a salary package of 112,000 USD (INR 85,37,323)

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