Pepperdine University is an independent, private Christian university enrolling more than 9,000 students in its five colleges and schools. We have drawn students from every state of the union and from more than 80 countries. Pepperdine is considered to be among the nation’s finest universities, regarded for its high academic standards, its nationally acclaimed Division I athletics program, and its commitment to serving the needs of each and every Pepperdine student. This guide will introduce you to each of our schools, our alumni, and our athletics programs; as well as our history, financial data, and some of what makes Pepperdine unique.