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Mission Statement Pepperdine is a Christian university committed to the highest standards of academic excellence and Christian values, where students are strengthened for lives of purpose, service, and leadership.

Contents President’s Welcome.............................................................. 1 Beginnings and Benefactors. . ................................................... 2 Seaver College. . . . . ................................................................. 4 Caruso School of Law............................................................. 6 Graziadio Business School. . ..................................................... 8 Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP)................... 10 School of Public Policy (SPP)................................................... 12 College of Health Science........................................................ 14 Study Abroad.. . . . . . ................................................................. 16 Spiritual Life.. . . . . . . ................................................................. 18 University Libraries................................................................. 19 Athletics. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................. 20 Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts....................................... 22 Social Event and Advancement Calendar. . ................................... 24 Student Veterans Affairs......................................................... 26 Community Safety................................................................. 27 Scholarship.. . . . . . . . ................................................................. 28 Centers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................ 29 Institutes. . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................ 30 Student Activities.. . ................................................................ 32 General Facts.. . . . . . ................................................................. 33 Alumni.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . ................................................................. 34 Financial Information. . ............................................................ 35 Executive Leadership. . ............................................................ 36 US Campuses. . . . . . . ................................................................ 36 Contact Information............................................................... 36

President’s Welcome Welcome to Pepperdine University. At Pepperdine, we provide students with more than a top-tier education. We welcome our more than 8,700 students to pursue an education at the highest level of academic excellence built on the foundation of deep Christian faith. Pepperdine equips you to find and fulfill your calling. We exist to strengthen students for lives of purpose, service, and leadership. We relentlessly pursue our founder’s ideal of excellence — which includes intellectual curiosity, rigorous coursework, critical thinking skills, and personal integrity. Our programs are taught by esteemed faculty who are dedicated to delivering quality instruction and contributing to the advancement of scholarship in their fields. At Pepperdine, academic rigor is applied with compassion and respect. This means we seek to model all the virtues that make for a culture of academic excellence — including rigorous logical reasoning, academic freedom, access to competing viewpoints, and respect for one another, even when we disagree. The pages of this guide will introduce you to the University’s many offerings — to each of our schools and our athletic programs, as well as our history and financial data. But what makes Pepperdine truly exceptional is the transformative, life-changing experience you will encounter here — one that produces world-changing servant leaders marked by faith, character, courage, and creativity. This is education For Greater Purpose. During your visit, I invite you to explore and see for yourself the beauty, community, and faith that unify this special place and inspire us to become the people God created us to be. Jim Gash (JD ’93) President

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Beginnings and Benefactors Pepperdine University is a private Christian university located 30 miles west of Downtown Los Angeles in Malibu, California. Founded in 1937 by entrepreneur and businessman George Pepperdine, the school’s original campus was located in the Vermont Knolls area of Los Angeles. In 1972 generous gifts from Blanche E. Seaver, widow of donor Frank R. Seaver, enabled the school to expand into Malibu. Three years later, the Malibu campus was named Frank R. Seaver College, becoming the flagship undergraduate school of the University. Now bookended by the Pacific Ocean and the Santa Monica Mountains, the 830-acre Pepperdine University campus is ranked by the Princeton Review as one of America’s most beautiful college campuses. Seaver College was joined by a graduate business school and law school in 1969. The Graziadio Business School has borne the name of benefactor George L. Graziadio, Jr., since 1996. In honor of a historic gift from alumnus Rick J. Caruso (JD ’83), and his wife, Tina, the law school was named the Caruso School of Law in 2019. The University’s Graduate School of Education and Psychology was established in 1982, following the founding of the School of Education 11 years earlier. In 1997 the School of Public Policy opened its doors and Pepperdine launched its College of Health Science in 2024.

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George Pepperdine (1886–1962)

Frank R. Seaver (1883–1964) Blanche E. Seaver (1891–1994)

George L. Graziadio (1911–2002)

Rick J. Caruso (JD ’83)

Today Pepperdine University students study not only in Malibu, but in three other convenient locations in Southern California; in Washington, DC; and at six locations outside the US. Rooted in the Christian tradition, Pepperdine is committed to both the relentless pursuit of truth through academic excellence and to embodying Christian faith and values. In addition to its dedication to scholarly distinction, in all of its schools and locales Pepperdine promotes a vibrant culture of spiritual life. At Pepperdine students of all faiths are encouraged to listen and learn from each other with mutual humility through opportunities provided by the Hub for Spiritual Life, student-led ministries, and prayer and unity gatherings.

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Seaver College Seaver College is the University’s residential college of letters, arts, and sciences, providing rich opportunities for intellectual and spiritual exploration within a diverse community. Dean: Lee Kats, PhD Founded: 1972–originally known as the “Malibu campus,” named Frank R. Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences in 1975 after the late husband of benefactor Blanche E. Seaver School Organization: Eight Academic Divisions ▶ Business Administration ▶ Communication ▶ Fine Arts ▶ Humanities and Teacher Education ▶ International Studies and Languages ▶ Natural Science ▶ Religion and Philosophy ▶ Social Science Degrees Offered: BA (36 majors), BS (10 majors), MA (1), MS (2), MDiv (fall 2026)

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Certificate Programs: Conflict Management, Global Fellows, Nutritional Science (postgrad), Teacher Education Minors: 51 fields of study (fall 2026) Top 6 Majors: business administration, psychology, biology, integrated marketing communication, political science, finance Special Programs: W. David Baird Distinguished Lecture Series, Center for Teaching Excellence, Great Books Colloquium, Intercultural Affairs Office, Social Action and Justice Colloquium, Student-Led Ministries

Student Support: Academic Advising, Counseling Center, Office of Student Accessibility, Resilience-Informed Skills Education Program, Spiritual Life Advisors Program, Student Care Team, Student Employment, Student Health Center, Student Success Center Enrollment Stats: 3,370 total, male/female ratio: 1:1.6, student/faculty ratio: 13:1, entering class GPA: 3.62 Top 6 Home States (US Resident Students): California 61.9%, Texas 6.4%, Washington 3.1%, Arizona 2.5%, Colorado 2.3%, Illinois 1.8% Top 6 Countries of Origin (International Students): China 23.5%, Indonesia 6.9%, Canada 6.6%, Republic of Korea 4.8%, Mexico 4.1%, Germany 2.1% Recent Recognitions: ▶ U.S. News & World Report: #84 National Universities, #12 Study Abroad Programs, #77 Top Performers on Social Mobility, #39 Best Undergraduate Teaching, #53 Best Colleges for Veterans ▶ Niche.com: Overall grade = A-, #21 Best Christian Colleges Winners of Competitive Fellowships: 2017–25 Rhodes Scholarship �� 1 Fulbright Scholarships ��29 Other Awards ��15 Since 1985 ��177 Publications: Currents (student magazine); Global Tides (student online research journal); the Graphic, Pepperdine Beacon (student newspapers) 310.506.4392 seaver.pepperdine.edu

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Caruso School of Law Pepperdine Caruso Law provides a superior legal education marked by academic excellence, Christian values, and rigorous legal training. Dean: Paul L. Caron, LLM Founded: 1964—originally the Orange University College of Law in Santa Ana, California; acquired in 1969 and named for benefactor Rick J. Caruso (JD ’83) in 2019 Accreditation: approved by the American Bar Association; Committee of Bar Examiners, State Bar of California; member of the Association of American Law Schools and Order of the Coif Degrees Offered: ▶ JD ▶ LLM (with four specializations available: dispute resolution; entertainment, media, and sports law; international commercial arbitration; and US law) ▶ MDR (Master of Dispute Resolution) ▶ MLS (Master of Legal Studies)

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Certificate Programs: Criminal Legal Practice; Dispute Resolution; Entertainment, Media, and Sports Law; Entrepreneurship and the Law; International and Comparative Law Joint-Degree Programs: JD/MBA, JD/MDiv, JD/MDR, JD/MPP, MDR/MPP Institutes and Centers: Byrne Judicial Clerkship Institute; Ken Starr Institute for Faith, Law, and Public Service; Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics; Palmer Center for Entrepreneurship and the Law; Parris Institute for Professional Excellence; Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution; Sudreau Global Justice Institute

Clinical Programs: Disaster Relief Clinic, Faith and Family Mediation Clinic, Legal Aid Clinic, Low Income Taxpayer Clinic, Mediation Clinic, Ninth Circuit Appellate Advocacy Clinic, Quattrone Wrongful Convictions Appellate Clinic, Religious Liberty Clinic, Restoration and Justice Clinic, Startup Law Clinic Recent Recognitions: ▶ U.S. News & World Report: #46 for Best Law Schools, #3 dispute resolution program (Straus Institute) ▶ American Bar Association: #1 Jobs: 10-Month Employment Class of 2025 ▶ National Jurist: #8 in Practical Training Special Programs: London Program; Mediating the Litigated Case Program; Pepperdine Law Review Symposium; Professional Skills Program; Washington, DC, Semester Program Enrollment Stats: 795 total, male/female ratio: 1:1.5, student/faculty ratio: 13:1 JD Enrollment Stats: 553 total, student/faculty ratio: 6.6:1, entering-class medians: LSAT 164, GPA 3.85, first-time California bar pass rate 90.7% Top 5 Home States (US-Resident Students): California 75.6%, Texas 2.8%, Arizona 2.4%, Florida 2.0%, Washington 1.9% Journals: Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal; Pepperdine Journal of Business, Entrepreneurship, and the Law; Pepperdine Law Review 310.506.4611 law.pepperdine.edu

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Graziadio Business School The Graziadio Business School is anchored in the core values of Pepperdine and is dedicated to developing purpose-driven leaders that drive meaningful, positive change through transformational, experiential learning. Interim Dean: David Smith, PhD Founded: 1969–named for benefactor George L. Graziadio, Jr., in 1996 Accreditation: AACSB International (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business) Degrees Offered: ▶ EDBA (Executive Doctor of Business Administration) ▶ MBA (Master of Business Administration) • Executive MBA • Full-Time MBA* • Part-Time MBA • Online MBA** • Presidents and Key Executives (PKE) MBA * Offered in full-time, residential format. All others are designed for working professionals variously in evening, weekend, hybrid, or online schedules unless noted. **Offered in an online format.

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▶ MS (Master of Science) • MS in Applied Finance* • MS in Business* • MS in Business Analytics*/** • MS in Global Business* • MS in Human Resources** • MS in Management and Leadership** • MS in Organization Development • MS in Real Estate* ▶ BSM (Bachelor of Science in Management)**

Joint-Degree/Pathway Programs: BSM to MBA Pathway, MBA/JD, MBA/MPP Professional Development Programs: offerings in 13 areas of business specialty study Centers and Institutes: Center for Women in Leadership; Institute for Entertainment, Media, and Sports Special Programs: Executive DBA Conference; George Awards; Entertainment Evolution Symposium; Future of Healthcare Symposium; Most Fundable Companies Showcase; MS in Organization Development Alumni Conference; Socially, Environmentally, and Ethically Responsible (SEER) Symposium Enrollment Stats: 964 total, male/female ratio: 1:1.10, student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Top 2 Countries of Origin (International Students): China 41.9%, Canada 8.1% Recent Recognitions: ▶ U.S. News & World Report: #52 Best Part-Time MBA, #88 Best Business School ▶ Fortune: #42 Best Business School ▶ Princeton Review: #8 Greatest Resources for Minority Students Full-Time MBA, #22 Online MBA 310.506.4858 bschool.pepperdine.edu

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Graduate School of Education and Psychology (GSEP) The Graduate School of Education and Psychology provides innovative academic programs dedicated to building scholar-practitioners through hands-on learning. Dean: Farzin Madjidi, EdD Founded: 1971–as School of Education, 1981–Psychology Division added, 1982–renamed Graduate School of Education and Psychology First Offerings of Graduate Degrees: Psychology–1951, Education–1960 Accreditation: specific programs of GSEP accredited by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. PsyD program accredited by the American Psychological Association Degrees Offered: Education:* ▶ PhD in Global Leadership and Change

▶ MA in Social Entrepreneurship and Change

▶ EdD in Organizational Leadership (online format)

▶ MA in Teaching (evening and online formats

• Pre-K to 12 Leadership

▶ MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) (hybrid format)

• Learning Technologies • Change Management

▶ MS in Education (online format) * EdD credits may be applied toward PhD and 9 MS credits may be applied toward EdD or PhD.

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Psychology: ▶ PsyD in Clinical Psychology ▶ MA in Clinical Psychology: Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) (day, evening, online formats); Emphasis in MFT with Latinx Communities ▶ MA in Psychology (evening, online formats) ▶ MS in Applied Behavior Analysis (evening, online formats) Education Credentials Programs: offerings in single- and multiple-subject teaching Community Counseling Clinics: intern-provided clinical care in Calabasas, Irvine, and West Los Angeles Special Programs: Aliento, The Center for Latinx Communities; counseling at Hope Gardens Family Center and Village of Hope; Culture and Trauma Research Lab; Diversity Council; Foster Grandparent Program; PRYDE; Union Rescue Mission Mental Health Clinic (low- and no-cost counseling services) Enrollment Stats: 3,377 total, Education 16%, Psychology 84%, male/female ratio: 1:4.1, student/faculty ratio: 12:1 Honor Societies: Golden Key International Honor Society, Phi Kappa Delta (education), Psi Chi (psychology) 310.568.5600 gsep.pepperdine.edu

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School of Public Policy (SPP) The School of Public Policy provides students a public policy education rooted firmly in history, philosophy, and economics; guided by moral and ethical principles captured in the lives of great leaders; and encompassing the full range of governmental, community-based, and free-market approaches to public policy issues. Dean: Pete N. Peterson, MPP Founded: 1997—originally established as the Institute for Public Policy in 1996 Degrees Offered: ▶ MPP (Master of Public Policy) (Specializations: American policy and politics, applied economic policy, international relations and national security, public policy and dispute resolution, state and local policy— specialization-related internship required) ▶ MMEPS (Master of Middle East Policy Studies) Two-year program in Washington, DC, provided in partenership with The Washington Institute for Near East Policy ▶ Joint-Degrees: MPP/JD, MPP/MBA, MPP/MDR Special Academic/Professional Programs: Washington, DC, MPP Track; Professional Certificate in Public Engagement for Local Government, Roots of American Order Summer Certificate Seminar Enrollment Stats: 109 total, male/female ratio: 1:1, student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Student Organizations: Alexander Hamilton Society, Association of Environmental Professionals, Breaking Bread Club, Christianity and Public Policy, Citizens’ Climate Lobby, Conservatives of Public Policy, International City/County Management Association Student Chapter, John Quincy Adams Society, Pi Alpha Alpha, Politics in Public Policy, Women in Public Policy

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Affiliations: Association of Professional Schools of International Affairs; Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management; International Association of Government Officials; International City/County Management Association; Network of Schools of Public Policy, Affairs, and Administration Initiatives: ▶ Alternative Viewpoints on California Policy: partners with Beacon Economics LLC to publish a series of white papers focused on current policy topics in California ▶ Collaborative Behavioral Insights Lab: uses community-based participatory research and secondary data analysis to study financial well-being, retirement, and health in underserved populations ▶ Davenport Institute for Public Engagement and Civic Leadership: offers seminars; sponsors conferences; works with governments, nonprofits, and residents to promote civic involvement skills ▶ Education Policy and Impact: prepares policy leaders as it engages current policy makers in civil discussions about the future of America’s education system ▶ Edwin Meese III Institute: promotes a communitarian approach to American policy and politics ▶ Grand Strategy Lab: serves as an academic and policy hub for students, faculty, policymakers, and statesmen engaged in matters of war, peace, cooperation, and discord among state and non-state actors ▶ Viewpoint Diversity: promotes diversity of expression in American higher education Featured Scholars: ▶ Robert George, Ronald Reagan Honorary Distinguished Professor of Public Policy

▶ Byron Johnson, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Religious Studies and the Common Good

▶ Victor Davis Hanson, Inaugural Terry Giles and Kalli O’Malley Distinguished Visiting Fellow

▶ Kiron Skinner, Taube Family Chair of International Relations and Politics

▶ Steven Hayward, Visiting Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy Publications: Dean’s Report, Digital Commons Working Papers, Pepperdine Policy Review 310.506.7493

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College of Health Science The College of Health Science provides world-class education for the next generation of healthcare providers. Through rigorous coursework and practical application under the instruction of experienced faculty and healthcare practitioners, students are prepared for careers in a broad range of medical professions to meet the demands of the growing healthcare field. The college is an extension of Pepperdine’s Christian mission, integrating faith and learning and offering students a faith-based perspective of healthcare. Founding Dean: Michael E. Feltner, PhD Founded: 2024 School of Nursing Founding Dean: Angel Coaston, PhD, RN, FNP, PHN Degrees Offered: ▶ BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) (four-year pathway and two-year pathway) ▶ ELM-CNL (Entry Level Master of Science in Nursing, Clinical Nurse Leader) School of Physician Assistant Studies Founding Dean: Amy Bronson, EdD, PA-C School of Speech-Language Pathology Founding Dean: Leah Fullman, MBA, ScD, CCC-SLP Degree Offered: ▶ MS SLP (Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology) (online format) 818.702.1081 14

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Study Abroad Pepperdine’s International Programs provides unparalleled study abroad experiences that allow for adventure, personal growth, academic rigor, and a guided path to becoming a globally minded citizen. Pepperdine’s participation rate of 87 percent ranks one of the highest among US doctoral universities. Academic Year and Summer Programs: Pepperdine operates educational and residential facilities serving students in the following locations: ▶ Blonay - Saint-Légier, Switzerland ▶ Buenos Aires, Argentina ▶ Florence, Italy ▶ Heidelberg, Germany ▶ Kyoto, Japan ▶ London, England ▶ Washington, DC

Summer Faculty-Led and Specialty Programs: Varying by year, programs are offered at our campus locations and throughout the world. ▶ Faculty-led programs are offered in many locations, including in Fiji, Japan, Kenya, Olympic sites, Scotland, Spain, and Uganda. ▶ Examples of specialty programs include Buenos Aires Upper Division Spanish, Heidelberg Music, Swiss French Intensive, and Washington, DC, internships. ▶ In addition to our many programs for undergraduates, study abroad opportunities are offered by all Pepperdine graduate schools.

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Our Newest Locations: Pepperdine is proud to furnish students with global experiences that both expand their worldview and offer them the warmth and community of Malibu. To those ends, Pepperdine has established welcoming programs abroad that are emblematic of the culture in which they are situated. The Château d’Hauteville, Switzerland Three years ago Pepperdine opened its doors to the Château d’Hauteville in Blonay – Saint-Légier, Switzerland. The magnificent 18th-century estate includes five classrooms and residential quarters for more than 120 students.The château’s gardens and vineyards offer students the opportunity to develop agricultural skills in addition to their academic pursuits. Kyoto, Japan, Pepperdine’s Newest International Program Welcoming the first cohort of students in fall 2026, Pepperdine’s Kyoto program offers students the opportunity to immerse themselves in Japan’s rich cultural heritage while experiencing Japanese modernity and traditional customs. Students reside together in a facility that provides comfort and community. seaver.pepperdine.edu/academics/international-programs

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Spiritual Life As a Christian university, Pepperdine is committed to the spiritual formation of the community. Offerings include: ▶ Hub for Spiritual Life: The central spiritual life office on campus that cultivates worship, service, and discipleship experiences for students ▶ Chapel: A program for first- and second-year students to explore faith and experience hospitality at Pepperdine ▶ Center for Faith and Learning: A community-focused center that offers resources for faculty to integrate faith and learning into their classrooms ▶ Boone Center for the Family: A center dedicated to strengthening relationships and families through faith-centered resources ▶ Office of the Chaplain: An office offering ongoing opportunities for spiritual support and pastoral care for faculty and staff ▶ University Church of Christ and Waves Church: Two Churches of Christ on campus

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University Libraries Pepperdine Libraries provides a wealth of resources and personalized, expert service to support the diverse and changing needs of our learning community. Dean of Libraries: Mark S. Roosa, PhD Locations: Malibu (three locations); Calabasas; Irvine; West Los Angeles; Washington, DC; and five international locations at our campuses in Buenos Aires, Florence, Heidelberg, London, and Switzerland Resources: ▶ Access to more than 1.4 million items via our catalog; 3.5 billion available via interlibrary loan ▶ Access to more than 120 electronic databases, with more than 60,000 journals and 670,000 e-books ▶ Digital Collections: 50,000 items, including photographs, documents, films, and recordings ▶ Boone Special Collections and University Archives: Churches of Christ Heritage Center, John Mazza Historic Surfboard Collection, Malibu Historical Collection, rare books ▶ Pepperdine Libraries Digital Commons (electronic press for research and scholarly output)

Services: ▶ Librarians available via chat, email, phone, in person ▶ Tutoring for writing and speech and fully equipped workstations in the Academic Center for Excellence ▶ Genesis Lab makerspace and Drescher and West LA iLabs outfitted with 3D printers, virtual reality equipment, studio for video/podcast recording, and more ▶ Lectures, concerts, workshops, and exhibitions ▶ Digital Learning Lab for information literacy classes 310.506.7273 library.pepperdine.edu

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Athletics School Team Name: Waves

Baseball:

Athletic Mascot: Willie the Wave

▶ 1992 NCAA champions

Athletics Director: Tanner Gardner

▶ 28 NCAA tournament appearances

NCAA Division I Teams Men’s Sports: ▶ Baseball ▶ Basketball ▶ Cross Country ▶ Golf ▶ Tennis ▶ Track

▶ 25 conference championships Men’s Basketball: ▶ 13 NCAA tournament appearances ▶ 17 conference championships Women’s Basketball:

▶ Volleyball

▶ 4 NCAA tournament appearances

▶ Water Polo

▶ 5 conference championships

Women’s Sports:

Women’s Beach Volleyball:

▶ Basketball

▶ 2012, 2014 AVCA national champions

▶ Beach Volleyball ▶ Cross Country ▶ Golf ▶ Indoor Volleyball ▶ Soccer ▶ Swimming and Diving ▶ Tennis ▶ Track

▶ 4 NCAA tournament appearances ▶ 3 conference championships Men’s Golf: ▶ 1997, 2021 NCAA champions ▶ 15 NCAA championship appearances ▶ 24 conference championships

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Women’s Golf:

Men’s Volleyball:

▶ 15 NCAA championship appearances

▶ 1978, 1985, 1986, 1992, 2005 NCAA champions

▶ 22 conference championships

▶ 20 NCAA tournament appearances

Women’s Indoor Volleyball: ▶ 27 NCAA tournament appearances ▶ 12 conference championships Women’s Soccer: ▶ 15 NCAA tournament appearances ▶ 6 conference championships Women’s Swimming and Diving: ▶ 3 conference championships Men’s Tennis: ▶ 2006 NCAA champions ▶ 1952 NAIA champions ▶ 42 NCAA tournament appearances ▶ 47 conference championships Women’s Tennis: ▶ 41 NCAA tournament appearances ▶ 35 conference championships

▶ 12 conference championships Men’s Water Polo: ▶ 1997 NCAA champions ▶ 13 NCAA tournament appearances ▶ 12 conference championships Olympic History: ▶ Alumni Olympians (competitor or coach): 59 ▶ Medals: Gold 9, Silver 8, Bronze 6 ▶ Gold Medalists: Lynn Williams Biyendolo, Dain Blanton, Craig Buck (2), Bob Ctvrtlik, Kim Hill, Sean Rooney, Jeff Stork, Troy Tanner NCAA Student-Athlete Graduation Success: Pepperdine 95%

NCAA average 90%

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Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts The Lisa Smith Wengler Center for the Arts (CFA) presents a diverse program of performances and exhibitions. Each year, CFA serves 45,000 patrons and participants through performances, rehearsals, and art exhibitions in its four facilities: Smothers Theatre (seats 450), Raitt Recital Hall (124), Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre (100), and the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art. Headliners have included Kenny Loggins and Lea Salonga, in addition to a year-round program of recitals, dance, world music, and shows for families. Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art: The Weisman Museum offers changing exhibitions of modern and contemporary artwork with an emphasis on art made in California. ARTSReach Program: Supported by the Center for the Arts Guild, the ARTSReach program provides free performances and guided museum tours to thousands of schoolchildren from throughout Southern California. Pepperdine Orchestra

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Master Classes: World-class artists connect with Pepperdine University students for hands-on instruction in music, theatre, and dance. Recent master classes include a clowning workshop with the critically acclaimed Reduced Shakespeare Company and a musical theatre master class with Broadway star Jessica Vosk.

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Center for the Arts Highlights: ▶ 45,000 patrons served per year ▶ 2,400 artists, technicians, and onstage participants each year ▶ 6,000 viewings of performances, exhibitions, master classes, and other special events by Pepperdine University students ▶ 5,000 ARTSReach performance attendees Recent Professional Presentation Highlights: ▶ Ailey II ▶ Charo ▶ Classic Albums Live Presents: Fleetwood Mac—Rumours ▶ Flying Karamazov Brothers ▶ Jake Shimabukuro ▶ Jessica Vosk ▶ PILOBOLUS ▶ Suzanne Vega ▶ The Wailin’ Jennys Recent Museum Highlights: ▶ James Clar: Powers of Ten ▶ Karl Haendel: Less Bad ▶ Cameron Harvey: The Shape of Being ▶ Isabel Yellin: Mothership 310.506.4522 arts.pepperdine.edu

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Social Event and Advancement Calendar Fall:

Spring:

▶ Caruso School of Law Dinner

▶ Commencements

▶ Coastal Capital Summit

▶ George Awards

▶ Founder’s Day

▶ Grad Fest

▶ Luciana and Daniel Forge Fall Musical

▶ Harbor: The Pepperdine Bible Lectures

▶ Pepperdine Gives (annual giving day)

▶ Pepperdine Associates Dinner

▶ Step Forward Day ▶ Veterans Day Luncheon ▶ Wave Classic Golf Tournament ▶ Waves of Flags and 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony ▶ Waves Weekend Winter: ▶ Christmas Tree Lighting ▶ Dance in Flight ▶ Flora L. Thornton Opera Program ▶ Pepperdine Worship Summit ▶ WCC Basketball Tournament (Las Vegas)

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▶ Waves Give (arts and athletics giving day) ▶ William French Smith Memorial Lectures Summer: ▶ The Château Experience: Family Camp ▶ Pepperdine International Travel trip ▶ Youth Citizenship Seminar University Advancement: ▶ General: 310.506.4228 ▶ Pepperdine Associates: 310.506.6335

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Student Veterans Affairs Pepperdine is home to more than 500 enrolled veterans, active service members, Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) cadets, and their dependents. The University is currently ranked #53 Best College for Veterans (U.S. News & World Report). Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, Pepperdine invests almost $3 million annually to help cover 100 percent tuition costs for eligible students, and it does not limit the number of students who can use the program at any given time. Pepperdine has expanded services and support for military-connected students in recent years to include: ▶ University-wide director of Student Veteran Affairs position

▶ Annual Veterans Day luncheon

▶ University-wide PeppVet Council and Student Organization

▶ Priority registration for veterans and ROTC cadets

▶ PeppVet Center on Malibu campus offering: • Personalized support, advocacy, and peer-to-peer networking • Monthly newsletter relating services, activities, and initiatives • Monthly events and guest speakers • Outreach partnership with off-campus resources

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▶ Annual Career Mentoring Forum

▶ Financial support to veterans for study abroad opportunities ▶ Tuition debt support for military-connected students ▶ Travel stipend for cadets participating in cross-town ROTC programs ▶ Military honor cord worn during commencement ceremonies pepperdine.edu/veterans

Community Safety Pepperdine is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for all students and community members. Campus Security: Department of Public Safety (DPS) personnel receive safety, security, and emergency response training, which can be inclusive of wildland fire response, CPR, and more. Available Malibu campus entrances are continually staffed and diligently monitored to facilitate campus access and direct guests to their on-campus destination. DPS officers provide 24/7 security services to the community and are glad to assist—day or night—with any items that may arise. Emergency Preparedness and Response: The Office of Emergency Services, the Office of Insurance and Risk, DPS, and the University’s Emergency Operations Committee (EOC), in cooperation with many other departments, work to ensure that Pepperdine upholds the highest standards in emergency preparedness. During emergencies faculty, students, and staff are informed by the University’s emergency mass notification system. The LiveSafe Mobile App is another tool that provides an immediate path to communicating safety information to 911 or DPS. Community members may also go to the University Emergency Information page, emergency.pepperdine.edu, for EOC updates and decisions. General Public Safety Office: 310.506.4700

Report an Emergency: 911, then 310.506.4441

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Scholarship Breakthroughs in scientific understanding, the power of faith to better society, and new perspectives on how the arts can deepen the human experience are just some of the many paths followed by scholars at our R2-designated university. With students often working alongside them, our faculty demonstrate a creativity, curiosity, and intellectual rigor that advance the University’s academic reputation and are a source of great community pride. The following are some of the grants recently offered to Pepperdine’s faculty and associates. ▶ University of Kansas (Templeton Religion Trust) - $1.2+ million for “Intellectual Humility, Courage, and Religious Literacy and Their Roles in Covenantal Pluralism” project (Principal investigator: Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso) ▶ AmeriCorps - $1.1+ million for the Foster Grandparent Program (Project director: Shanetta Weatherspoon) ▶ Department of Education - $1.1+ million for the Roots of American Order Summer Certificate Seminars for Undergraduates and Faculty Seminar (Project director: Abbylin Sellers) ▶ National Endowment for the Humanities - $1 million for America and the World: 250 Years of US Leadership in Foreign Affairs (Project director: Kiron Skinner) ▶ National Science Foundation - $340,300 for “REU Site: Biological Adaptations to Stress - Molecular, Cellular, Ecological” project (Principal investigator: Courtney Davis) ▶ Lilly Endowment, Inc. - $300,000 for “Sanctuary: Hope and Renewal for Christian Leaders” project (Project director: Mike Cope) ▶ Thomas W. Smith Foundation - $200,000 for the Energy and Environmental Policy Lab (Project director: Steve Hayward) ▶ FireAid - $250,000 for Caruso School of Law Disaster Relief Clinic (Project director: Brittany Stringfellow Otey) ▶ Seed the Dream Foundation - $180,000 for the Middle East Studies program (Project director: Pete Peterson) 28

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Centers Pepperdine is the home of many centers seeking to further human flourishing and empowerment. Such centers include: Boone Center for the Family: The Boone Center for the Family empowers church communities, academic institutions, and nonprofit organizations with training programs rooted in psychology and theology to support their communities in developing and living out healthy relationship skills. With multiple programs focused on young adults, couples, and congregations, the faith-centered modules guide community leaders as they help others relate more effectively to one another. Center for Faith and the Common Good: The Center for Faith and the Common Good serves as a hub for the academic exploration of faith’s impact on human flourishing. Born out of research on the role religion can play on the experiences of those who are incarcerated, the center’s work aims to inform public policy initiatives and improve social outcomes related to rehabilitating offenders, reducing recidivism, and influencing correctional reform. Center for Women in Leadership: The Center for Women in Leadership provides mentorship programs and industry engagement events for alumni, faculty, students, and staff with the goal of helping all women at the University fulfill their potential as community leaders. The center works to build confidence and competence in community members to prepare them for leadership positions in business and in life.

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Institutes Many institutes devoted to scholarship, providing professional training, or both, are affiliated with Pepperdine. These institutes include: Institute for Diplomacy, Security, and Innovation:

The Institute for Diplomacy, Security, and Innovation at Pepperdine University advances principled leadership in global affairs through values-driven research, scholarship, and student engagement. Under the leadership of Kiron Skinner, the inaugural Taube Family Chair of International Relations and Politics at the Pepperdine School of Public Policy, the institute convenes leading voices to rethink international security, strengthen national sovereignty, and shape a new geography and American grand strategy.

Keck Data Science Institute: The Keck Data Science Institute serves as an interdisciplinary research environment where students can learn about the field of data science and AI. Led by Pepperdine associate professor of computer science Fabien Scalzo, the institute provides an evolving learning experience in touch with the latest advances and aligned with Christian values, giving students the knowledge to grow the technology and contribute to the betterment of society. More than 50 faculty affiliates contribute to the mission of this campus resource. Ken Starr Institute for Faith, Law, and Public Service: The Ken Starr Institute for Faith, Law, and Public Service cultivates a community of scholars dedicated to the pursuit of justice, upholding the rule of law, and compassionate service through the lens of faith. Inspired and energized by the life and legacy of former Caruso School of Law dean Ken Starr, the institute enhances the components of the University mission for which Starr cared so deeply and reinforces the fundamental American values that contribute to the success of a flourishing society.

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Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics: The Herbert and Elinor Nootbaar Institute on Law, Religion, and Ethics serves as the epicenter of the many law- and religion-based activities, programs, and study specializations offered by the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law. With particular emphasis on the intersection of faith and law, the institute encourages the examination of law as a theological vocation from the broad range of Christian, Jewish, and other religious perspectives represented in the law school’s students, staff, and faculty. Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution: The internationally recognized Straus Institute for Dispute Resolution at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law has led the nation in law-school-based conflict resolution. For more than a decade, the Straus Institute has been ranked among the nation’s best programs by U.S. News & World Report for its offerings, which include master of laws and master of dispute resolution programs and a certificate in dispute resolution. Sudreau Global Justice Institute: The Sudreau Global Justice Institute at the Pepperdine Caruso School of Law provides law students and practicing attorneys academic training and hands-on opportunities around the world to advocate on behalf of those in need. Endowed by alumna Laure Sudreau (JD ’97) to help justice systems rethink and revise their practices to better serve their communities, institute staff and students train local practitioners in new justice provision and advocacy methods, defend those in need of representation, and work with governments around the world to create more orderly, equitable legal systems.

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Student Activities Pepperdine students have a wealth of activities to engage in and clubs to join. At the brand-new Mountain at Mullin Park, they’ll enjoy premier fitness and wellness resources along with a state-of-the-art, 3,600-seat arena for the Waves’ basketball and volleyball games. Campus Recreation: Group Fitness Classes ▶ Pilates ▶ Spin ▶ Strength Training ▶ TRX ▶ Yoga Club Sports ▶ Beach Volleyball ▶ Surfing ▶ Tennis Intramurals ▶ Basketball ▶ Flag Football ▶ Soccer ▶ Volleyball Outdoor Recreation ▶ Backpacking ▶ Camping ▶ Hiking ▶ Kayaking ▶ Movie Night Equipment Rentals ▶ Camping Equipment ▶ Hiking Equipment 32

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Excursions ▶ Day, Weekend, and Weeklong trips ▶ Various Locations Including: • Joshua Tree National Park • Malibu Creek State Park • Yosemite National Park Clubs and Organizations: Undergraduates can choose from nearly 100 student organizations that represent diverse student interests, such as identity-based groups, academic societies, social action groups, and arts and entertainment organizations. Pepperdine’s graduate schools also offer a host of professional and interest-area organizations for networking, support, and fellowship. Events: In addition to traditional, annual events such as Blue and Orange Madness, activities like bowling excursions, barbecues, and craft nights abound. The Late Night Lineup offers a fun and different social gathering every Friday and Saturday night.

General Facts ▶ Motto: “Freely ye received, freely give.” (Matt. 10:8) ▶ School colors: blue and orange ▶ Total students in all colleges and schools: 8,726 (fall 2025) ▶ Full-time teaching faculty: 404 (fall 2025) ▶ Percentage of full-time teaching faculty holding doctoral or terminal degrees: 89% (fall 2025) ▶ Full-time staff: 1,278 (fall 2025) ▶ Malibu residential campus population: 2,543 total, 2,428 students, 115 faculty and staff (fall 2025) ▶ Accreditation: Pepperdine University is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, 510.748.9001

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Alumni Alumni by College/School: Seaver College 42,151 Caruso School of Law 14,671 Graziadio Business School 51,084 GSEP 27,357 School of Public Policy 1,137 George Pepperdine College* 5,412 Military Locations* 2,064 School of Education* 6,155 Professional Studies* 4,117 Total Unique Alumni: 154,148 as of 6/11/2026 *Historic schools of Pepperdine

Engagement Organizations: Alumni Regional Network Leaders, Event/ Program Committees, Pepperdine Alumni Affairs, Pepperdine Entertainment Network, Pepperdine Estate Planning Network, Student Alumni Organization; Caruso School of Law: Admissions Ambassadors, Advocacy Programs Judges, Dean’s Council, Preceptor Program; Graziadio Business School: Alumni Network and Councils; GSEP: Alumni Ambassadors, Alumni Network, GAGE Alumni Scholarship Committee News and Info Venues: Alumni Affairs newsletters, The Wavelength; Caruso School of Law: Alumni Newsletter, Surf Report; Graziadio Business School: Monthly Alumni Newsletter; GSEP: Alumni Engagement Newsletter, Dean’s Report, GSEP Professionals Newsletter; School of Public Policy: Dean’s Report Social Media: @PepperdineAlumni Pepperdine Alumni Affairs Regional Groups pepperdine.edu/alumni 310.506.6190

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Financial Information Assets:

▶ The University’s total assets are approximately $2.81 billion, an increase of approximately $111.9 million more than fiscal year 2024. ▶ Assets of $2.81 billion include $630 million in property, facilities, and equipment. Endowment Income: ▶ Total endowment reported was approximately $1.3 billion. ▶ The endowment generated $56.6 million of operational support during fiscal year 2025.

Revenues: Government grants 1% Endowment support 11% Private gifts and grants 3% Room and board 10% Sales and service 2% Other revenue 4% Net student tuition and fees 69% Total Revenues: $505 million

Expenses: Depreciation 6% Interest 3% Utilities, maintenance, repairs, and equipment 8% Operating expenses 32% Personnel 51% Total Expenses: $509 million Source: Consolidated Financial Statements 7/31/2025

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Executive Leadership James A. Gash (JD ’93) President and Chief Executive Officer

Jay L. Brewster Provost and Chief Academic Officer

Sara Young Jackson (’74) Chancellor

Phil E. Phillips (’88, JD ’92) Executive Vice President

US Campuses Malibu Main Campus Pepperdine University 24255 Pacific Coast Highway Malibu, CA 90263 310.506.4000 Calabasas Campus 26750 Agoura Road Calabasas, CA 91302 818.702.1000 Irvine Graduate Campus Lakeshore Towers III 18111 Von Karman Avenue Irvine, CA 92612 949.223.2500

Washington, DC, Campus 2011 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20006 202.776.5320 West Los Angeles Graduate Campus 6100 Center Drive Los Angeles, CA 90045 310.568.5737 310.568.5500 Graziadio 310.568.5600 GSEP

Contact Information Online: pepperdine.edu Social Media: Pepperdine @pepperdine @pepperdine Pepperdine University @pepperdineuniversity @Pepperdine

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Useful Phone Numbers: Malibu campus operator 310.506.4000 Human Resources 310.506.4397 Emergencies 310.506.4441 Donate Online: pepperdine.edu/giving

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Sustainability Facts: Pepperdine maintains approximately 550 acres of its nearly 830-acre campus as native open space. This pristine, unadulterated environment within the Santa Monica Mountains has been used by scholars to understand, protect, and enhance the unique biodiversity of the area. We are thankful our students have the opportunity to study the region’s local fauna and flora in this expansive on-campus area that, in many ways, functions as a living laboratory.

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