Admission & Aid
Welcome to Pepperdine. We're honored to be part of your college journey. Here, you'll find an education rooted in academic excellence, Christian faith, and a commitment to preparing students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. We look forward to welcoming you to Malibu and helping you take the next step toward becoming a Wave.
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Ready to become a Wave? Pick the option that fits you best!
I am in high school and applying to college for the first time.
First-YearI have graduated from high school and have completed college units.
TransferI am not a US citizen or permanent resident.
InternationalI am in high school and interested in a four-year nursing program.
BSN - 4 yearI have graduated from high school and have completed college units and am interested in a two-year nursing program.
BSN - 2-YearI want to take courses for credit without formal admission to Pepperdine.
Non-DegreeVisit Campus
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46 majors, 52 minors, and no pressure to have it all figured out yet. There are endless opportunities to learn, grow, and lead.
Discover a comprehensive range of 46 Majors and 52 minors.
Malibu and Los Angeles
Living in Malibu means waking up to ocean views, hiking trails in the hills behind campus, and beaches a few minutes from your dorm. And with Los Angeles just 30 miles away, you can spend a semester interning in entertainment, tech, or business, then catch a Lakers game or find the city's best tacos on the way home. Most schools make you choose between a beautiful campus and a big city. Here you get both.
300+ sunny days per year
Average Class Size
17 Division I Athletic Teams
Faith and Service
Guided by our Christian mission, Pepperdine is committed to educating the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. Through meaningful service opportunities, spiritual growth, and a supportive community, students are inspired to live with purpose, lead with integrity, and make a lasting impact wherever they go.
Student-Teacher Ratio University wide
of students study abroad
Study Abroad Programs U.S. News & World Report
Global Experience
More of our students study abroad than at almost any other university in the country. With residential campuses in Florence, London, Buenos Aires, Heidelberg, and more, going abroad is part of the main adventure here, not just a side quest. Spend a semester, a summer, or a whole year taking classes with Pepperdine professors and traveling on the weekends.
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