Pepperdine University

Malibu, CA
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    208 faculty · 0 courses · data as of 2026-07-02

    Business Administration81 faculty avg h-index 9.4 #27 of 59 in Business Administration
    Cole Short, Associate Professor of Strategy h-index 56
    Notable: “Research in social entrepreneurship: past contributions and future opportunities” (2009) · 1,267 citations
    Cristel Russell, Professor of Marketing h-index 33
    Consumer Behaviors Market Research scroll up (NOTE: in XSL) -- Quick Links Locations Public Safety Student Accessibility Emergency Information Jobs at Pepperdine
    Notable: “Investigating the Effectiveness of Product Placements in Television Shows: The Role of Modality and Plot Connection Congruence on Brand Memory and Attitude” (2002) · 768 citations
    Maretno Harjoto, Professor of Finance h-index 31
    Gender and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Corporate Social Irresponsibility Corporate Fraud Climate Change Topics Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Corporate Governance Board Diversity Climate Change Investment Analysis
    Notable: “Corporate Governance and Firm Value: The Impact of Corporate Social Responsibility” (2011) · 1,606 citations
    Christopher Worley, Research Professor Emeritus of Management h-index 23
    Notable: “Agility and Organization Design:” (2010) · 118 citations
    Communication and Media Studies37 faculty avg h-index 6.1 #22 of 25 in Communication
    Jon Pfeiffer, Professor h-index 11
    Notable: “Primate Communication and the Gestural Origin of Language [and Comments and Reply]” (1973) · 727 citations
    Michael H. Murrie, Professor Emeritus of Broadcasting h-index 1
    Notable: “Online Journalism: Principles and Practices of the News for the Web (2nd ed.). Foust, J. C. Scottsdale, AZ: Holcomb Hathaway, 272 pp. ISBN-, paperback, $43” (2008)
    Abi Smith, Associate Instructor of Teaching in Communication
    Alicia Jessop, Professor of Sport Administration
    Sports Law Women's Leadership Topics Sport Governance Sport Law Sport Leadership Sport Marketing Sport Media Courses Sport Law and Risk Management Sport Marketing, Sponsorship and Sales Links Alicia Jessop for the Huffington Post scroll up
    Mathematics and Computer Science17 faculty avg h-index 12.6 #12 of 13 in Interdisciplinary Studies
    David Strong, Professor of Mathematics h-index 34
    Notable: “Determination of lead isotope ratios by inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (ICP-MS)” (1987) · 225 citations
    Fabien Scalzo, Associate Professor of Computer Science h-index 32
    Notable: “Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury in Stroke” (2012) · 316 citations
    Kevin Iga, Professor of Mathematics h-index 10
    Notable: “Codes and Supersymmetry in One Dimension” (2011) · 37 citations
    Courtney L. Davis, Professor of Mathematics h-index 8
    Notable: “Overview of e-Bug: an antibiotic and hygiene educational resource for schools” (2011) · 96 citations
    Economics17 faculty avg h-index 5.2 #100 of 104 in Economics
    Brandon Parsons, Practitioner of Economics h-index 11
    Notable: “Grid Impacts of Wind Power Variability: Recent Assessments from a Variety of Utilities in the United States; Preprint” (2006) · 56 citations
    Andrew M. Yuengert, Blanche Seaver Chair of Social Science h-index 9
    Notable: “The measurement of efficiency in life insurance: Estimates of a mixed normal-gamma error model” (1993) · 257 citations
    Robert Sexton, Distinguished Professor of Economics h-index 8
    Notable: “Using Short Movie and Television Clips in the Economics Principles Class” (2006) · 105 citations
    Jonathan Burke, Professor of Economics h-index 8
    Notable: “Electrically conductive adhesives as cell interconnection material in shingled module technology” (2018) · 26 citations
    Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education16 faculty avg h-index 14.8
    Priscilla Gilliam MacRae, Professor Emerita of Sports Medicine h-index 20
    Notable: “Attempts to Prevent Falls and Injury: A Prospective Community Study” (1992) · 236 citations
    Hunter Paris, Associate Professor of Sports Medicine h-index 15
    Notable: “Greater muscle protein synthesis and mitochondrial biogenesis in males compared with females during sprint interval training” (2014) · 164 citations
    Holden MacRae, Professor of Sports Medicine h-index 12
    Notable: “Effects of training on lactate production and removal during progressive exercise in humans” (1992) · 176 citations
    Adam Pennell, Associate Professor of Sports Medicine h-index 12
    Notable: “Motor Competence Levels and Developmental Delay in Early Childhood: A Multicenter Cross-Sectional Study Conducted in the USA” (2019) · 138 citations
    Psychology12 faculty avg h-index 15.1 #81 of 89 in Psychology
    Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso, Professor of Psychology h-index 28
    Es on the topics of psychology and religion (including religious coping and spiritual struggles), virtues (including intellectual humility, gratitude, and forgiveness), and the psychology of sex work. She has co-authored two monographs: Fai
    Notable: “The Development and Validation of the Comprehensive Intellectual Humility Scale” (2015) · 379 citations
    Cindy L. Miller-Perrin, Distinguished Professor of Psychology h-index 25
    Notable: “Report of the APSAC Task Force on Attachment Therapy, Reactive Attachment Disorder, and Attachment Problems” (2005) · 226 citations
    Jennifer Harriger, Professor of Psychology h-index 20
    Es on the relationship between body image and social media, and body image and disordered eating in children, adolescents, undergraduates, and athletes. She supervises the Body Project, a peer-led prevention program designed to challenge un
    Notable: “Development and validation of the sociocultural attitudes towards appearance questionnaire‐4‐revised (SATAQ‐4R)” (2016) · 359 citations
    Steven V. Rouse, Professor of Psychology h-index 18
    But is especially interested in personality characteristics that relate to a person's religious beliefs and research on the statistical quality of personality tests. Education PhD, Personality Research, University of Minnesota, 1997 MS, C
    Notable: “A reliability analysis of Mechanical Turk data” (2014) · 421 citations

    Faculty counts are directory headcounts; the named list may be a subset. h-index shown only for ORCID-backed or high-confidence OpenAlex matches. Partial — enrichment ongoing.

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    About Pepperdine University. Pepperdine University in Malibu, CA reports an overall acceptance rate of 62.9%, an early-round acceptance rate of 49.9%, an SAT middle 50% of 1300–1440, a class size of 843, and a yield of 17.0% based on the most recent Common Data Set filings. Christian university in Malibu, CA with stunning coastal campus. Known for Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution (top law program) and strong business school. Test-optional.

    Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard.

    Pepperdine University: key admissions facts

    Pepperdine University's overall acceptance rate is 62.9% (the most recent Common Data Set). Pepperdine University's early-round acceptance rate is 49.9% (the most recent Common Data Set). Pepperdine University's SAT middle-50% range is 1300–1440 (the most recent Common Data Set). The average unweighted GPA of admitted students at Pepperdine University is about 3.7 (the most recent Common Data Set). Pepperdine University's yield rate (the share of admitted students who enroll) is 17.0% (the most recent Common Data Set). The average net price at Pepperdine University for families earning under $75,000 is about $48,099 per year (U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).

    Sources: Common Data Set (commondataset.org) · Pepperdine University on College Scorecard · NCES IPEDS · full source table

    How much does Pepperdine University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $50,560 per year in net price at Pepperdine University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $65,081 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $51,063 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Pepperdine University: average annual net price by household income (most recent College Scorecard/IPEDS data)
    Household incomeAverage net price per year
    Under $30,000$50,560
    $30,001–$48,000$42,674
    $48,001–$75,000$51,063
    $75,001–$110,000$61,851
    Over $110,000$65,081
    Tuition (before aid)$71,860
    Room and board$22,480

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the acceptance rate at Pepperdine University?

    Pepperdine University's overall acceptance rate is 62.9%, based on the most recent Common Data Set. Its early-round (early decision or early action) acceptance rate is 49.9%.

    What SAT score and GPA do you need for Pepperdine University?

    Admitted students at Pepperdine University typically have an SAT middle-50% range of 1300–1440 and an average unweighted GPA of about 3.7, according to the most recent Common Data Set. These are the middle of the range, so scores above them strengthen an application.

    Is it hard to get into Pepperdine University?

    Getting into Pepperdine University is moderately selective: it admits 62.9% of applicants. Your realistic odds depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to its middle-50% ranges and on your application round — you can estimate them with the free College Monte Carlo chances calculator.

    Does Pepperdine University offer early decision or early action?

    Pepperdine University offers early decision (binding) and early action (non-binding). Applying early can help: its early-round acceptance rate is 49.9%, versus 62.9% overall.

    How much does Pepperdine University cost after financial aid?

    The average net price at Pepperdine University — the real cost after grants and scholarships, not the sticker price — is about $48,099 per year for families earning under $75,000, based on U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data. Higher-income families generally pay more; see the full net-price-by-income breakdown.

    How much does Pepperdine University cost for a family earning $75,000?

    A family earning under $30,000 pays about $50,560 per year in net price at Pepperdine University, while families earning over $110,000 pay about $65,081 (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data). A family earning $75,000 falls in the $48,001–$75,000 bracket and pays about $51,063 per year after grants and scholarships.

    Not sure how to read these numbers? Start with our guide on how to estimate your admission chances. Pepperdine University offers a binding early-decision round, so weigh the trade-offs in our early decision vs. regular decision guide before committing.