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Colleges / Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate49%

Pepperdine University Student Life

Pepperdine University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Pepperdine University has the Nourish. In fact, more students participate in the Nourish than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Pepperdine University include Pepperdine Climbing Club, Pepperdine Pre-Medicine Club, Days For Girls and Pepperdine Weightlifting Club.

Pepperdine University students' favorite campus traditions are Blue and Orange Madness, Late Night Breakfast and ReelStories Film Festival.

Does Pepperdine University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Pepperdine University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 63%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Pepperdine University offers on-campus housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Pepperdine University students live on campus. In 2023, 63% of undergrads at Pepperdine University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 38% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Pepperdine University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Pepperdine University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Pepperdine University Athletics

At Pepperdine University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Pepperdine University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Golf NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Tennis NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Track And Field NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Volleyball NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1
Cross Country Running NCAA Division 1 NCAA Division 1

Is Pepperdine University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Pepperdine University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Pepperdine University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Pepperdine University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Additionally, Pepperdine University has front gate security, 24-hour security in residence halls, controlled access, crime prevention programs.

Plan a Visit to Pepperdine University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Pepperdine University, take Pacific Coast Highway to Malibu, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Los Angeles International airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in California you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Pepperdine University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

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Pepperdine University Students

58%

Women

42%

Men

94%

Full Time

6%

Part Time

56%

In State

44%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

46%

18%

14%

9%

7%

4%

2%

0.22%

0.19%

Graduate Students

6,368

Undergraduate Students

3,662

Non-Resident / International Students

321

Pepperdine University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

10,030

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

49%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$66,742

Out-of-State

$66,742

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Jan 15
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