Pepperdine University is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ whose main campus is located near Malibu, California. Founded by entrepreneur George Pepperdine in South Los Angeles in 1937, the school expanded to Malibu in 1972. Courses are now taught at a main Malibu campus, six graduate campuses in Southern California, a center in Washington, D.C., and international campuses in Buenos Aires, Argentina; London, United Kingdom; Heidelberg, Germany; Florence, Italy; and Lausanne, Switzerland. The university is composed of one undergraduate school and four graduate schools: the Caruso School of Law, the Graduate School of Education and Psychology, the Graziadio Business School, and the School of Public Policy.
| Former names | George Pepperdine College |
| Motto | Freely ye received, freely give |
| Type | Private |
| Established | 1937 |
| Religious affiliation | Church of Christ |
| Endowment | $881.1 million (2020) |
| President | Jim Gash |
| Academic staff | 393 (Full-time, 2018), 301 (Part-time, 2018) |
| Students | 7,961 (Fall 2018) |
| Undergraduates | 3,627 (Fall 2018) |
| Postgraduates | 4,334 (Fall 2018) |
| Campus | Suburban, 830 acres |
| Colors | Blue and orange |
| Athletics | NCAA Division I – WCC |
| Mascot | Willie the Wave |
| Affiliations | NAICU |
About Pepperdine University
Affiliated with the Churches of Christ, it is a private university based in Malibu, California. The student body consists of around 8,000 annually.
Achievement of Pepperdine University
The school was founded as a liberal arts college in Los Angeles. It opened its doors in Malibu in 1972.
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Latest information about Pepperdine University updated on July 28 2021.
