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  • MALIBU, CA
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Pepperdine University

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    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Academics
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    2. Value
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    3. Diversity
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    4. Campus
      grade B+
    5. Athletics
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    6. Party Scene
      grade C
    7. Professors
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    8. Location
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    9. Dorms
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    10. Campus Food
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    11. Student Life
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    12. Safety
      grade A+

    About

    24255 PACIFIC COAST HWY
    MALIBU, CA 90263
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    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division I (without football)
    Athletic Conference
    West Coast Conference

    From Pepperdine University

    Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. Seaver College is the liberal arts undergraduate school of Pepperdine, providing rich opportunities for spiritual exploration within a diverse community.

    Offering 45 majors and 47 minors, Seaver’s curriculum emphasizes the broad discovery of all disciplines. Frequently named number one in the nation for undergraduate study abroad participation, Seaver is at the forefront of holistically developing the next generation of global leaders through rigorous curriculum, faculty mentorship, internship experiences, and tailored research opportunities.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    42%
    SAT Range
    1200-1410
    ACT Range
    26-31
    Application Fee
    $65
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $46,550 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $28,762 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    96%

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    Academics

    Professors
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    Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
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    Majors

    Study Abroad

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    Approximately 80% of Seaver students study abroad during their time as a Wave, making Pepperdine #3 in the nation for study abroad participation.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      100%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    3,132 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    327
    Undergrads Over 25
    5%
    Pell Grant
    17%
    Varsity Athletes
    9%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    100%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $65,500 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    89%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%

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