Pepperdine University
Malibu, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship and professional practice·GPA 3.57
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Pepperdine University is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ and based in Malibu, California, where its main campus overlooks the Pacific Ocean and Pacific Coast Highway. Founded by entrepreneur George Pepperdine in South Los Angeles in 1937, the university moved to Malibu in 1972. It includes Seaver College and four graduate schools, and is classified as an R2 institution with high…
- Rankings
#12 (Princeton Review)▼
Most Beautiful Campus
Ranked #12 in Most Beautiful Campus (2027). Source: Princeton Review ↗
National Universities
Ranked #84 in National Universities (2026). Source: US News ↗
National rank
Ranked #123 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
National rank
Ranked #218 in the US by CWUR (2026). Source: CWUR US ↗
Value rank
Ranked #884 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck. Source: WM Best Value ↗
24255 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, California, 90263
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