Pepperdine University — Organization Profile
Pepperdine University is a private Christian university based in Malibu, California, with its main campus at 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263. Founded in 1937, Pepperdine has grown into a multi-school university serving undergraduate, graduate, and professional students across Southern California and through global programs connected to its schools and international study opportunities.
Pepperdine’s stated mission is to be a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, strengthening students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. The university’s published vision describes Pepperdine as a preeminent, global, Christian university known for the integration of faith and learning, with graduates who lead purposeful lives as servant-minded leaders. This faith-and-learning framework shapes the way Pepperdine presents academics, student life, and community expectations.
Academically, Pepperdine comprises six schools: Seaver College (letters, arts, and sciences), the Caruso School of Law, the Graziadio Business School, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the School of Public Policy, and the College of Health Science. Together, these schools offer a range of degree pathways at bachelor’s, master’s, doctoral, and certificate levels. Prospective students can explore Pepperdine’s admissions options through centralized pages and then follow school-specific admissions and aid information, which reflects different program requirements and timelines.
Pepperdine’s footprint includes more than the Malibu campus. The university maintains additional graduate campuses in the region, including a West Los Angeles graduate campus, and it lists other Southern California locations such as Calabasas and Irvine for specific programs. These locations support Pepperdine’s model for serving both traditional students and working professionals, while keeping a common institutional identity connected to its Christian mission.
Engagement opportunities include campus visits, admissions events, and participation in university life as a student, alumnus, or community partner. Supporters can also engage through philanthropic giving that helps fund scholarships, academic priorities, and school-specific initiatives. Pepperdine provides giving options through its university advancement channels, including online giving and other methods that allow donors to align support with specific needs and areas of impact.
Pepperdine’s leadership is led by its president, who oversees the university’s strategic direction and mission alignment. For up-to-date details on academics, locations, admissions, and giving opportunities, Pepperdine’s official pages provide primary information and direct contacts for each school.
Key Links
- Website: https://www.pepperdine.edu/
- Mission, Vision, and Affirmation Statement: https://www.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/mission-vision/
- History: https://www.pepperdine.edu/about/our-story/history/
- Undergraduate Admission: https://www.pepperdine.edu/admission/undergraduate/
- Seaver College Admission and Aid: https://seaver.pepperdine.edu/admission/
- Giving: https://www.pepperdine.edu/giving/
- Contact: https://www.pepperdine.edu/contact/
- Office of the President: https://www.pepperdine.edu/about/administration/president/
- Locations: https://www.pepperdine.edu/about/locations/
Contact Information
- Phone: 310-506-4000
- Mailing address: Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, CA 90263
- Email: ad**************@********ne.edu
Socials
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pepperdine
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pepperdine/
- X: https://x.com/pepperdine
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/edu/pepperdine-university-17897
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/pepperdine
Leadership
- Jim Gash — President and Chief Executive Officer
