Pepperdine University
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π Great Fit If You Are:
Faith-informed scholars
if you value spiritual growth alongside academic challenge, Pepperdine lets both thrive.
Reflective leaders
if you think deeply about purpose, ethics, and community impact, this school nurtures that mindset.
Global-minded undergrads
if you dream of studying abroad and developing international perspective, Pepperdine makes it easy and central.
Introverted overachievers
if you work hard, think hard, and value peace over prestige, Pepperdine creates space for that.
Ocean-inspired souls
if nature, stillness, and beauty fuel your best thinking, few campuses rival Malibuβs setting.
π¨ Not Ideal For:
Party-school seekers
Pepperdine has strict alcohol/drug rules and a values-based code of conduct.
Cynical realists
if you roll your eyes at talk of faith, character, or calling, this place may not feel sincere to you.
Big-network maximizers
while alumni are loyal, this is not a massive Ivy or Big Ten-scale pipeline.
Urban adventurers
Malibu is peaceful, but isolated; LA is close, but not campus-adjacent.
Students seeking total freedom
core classes, chapel events, and moral expectations structure the student experience.
βοΈ Weather & Climate
spring
55-75Β°F (13-24Β°C)
Mild with occasional rain
summer
65-85Β°F (18-29Β°C)
Warm and dry
fall
60-80Β°F (16-27Β°C)
Mild and dry
winter
45-65Β°F (7-18Β°C)
Cool and wet
Mediterranean climate with mild, wet winters and warm, dry summers
βοΈAverage 300 sunny days per year
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Nearby Areas
Scenic beachfront community with cafes
Upscale dining and shopping district