Pepperdine University

Pepperdine University is a private Christian university founded in 1937 by George Pepperdine. Originally established as a liberal arts college affiliated with the Churches of Christ, it moved its main undergraduate campus to Malibu, California, in 1972. The university now occupies an 830-acre campus with views of the Pacific Ocean. With an enrollment of approximately 7,600 students, Pepperdine offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs through its five colleges and schools: Seaver College, School of Law, Graduate School of Education and Psychology, Graziadio Business School, and School of Public Policy. The university emphasizes a mission that combines rigorous academic training with a Christian foundation, aiming to develop students intellectually and spiritually. Pepperdine provides courses primarily at its Malibu campus, along with six graduate campuses in Southern California and international locations in Germany, England, Italy, and Argentina. The university serves a diverse student population, including both domestic and international students, and is recognized for its commitment to integrating Christian principles into higher education.