by our College Data Analytics TeamWondering what academic life at Pepperdine will be like? In addition to the degrees and majors, as well as the faculty composition at Pepperdine this section includes detailed information on freshman retention rates, reasons students did not graduate, and an analysis of full-time and tenured faculty vs. adjunct teaching staff.
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 3,627 undergraduate students at Pepperdine University is 694 . When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 14 to 1 which makes Pepperdine University better than the typical college regarding instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Pepperdine University , there are 14 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is better than the typical college concerning instructional attention. | |||||
| The majority of the instructors (57.0% ) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%
) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Pepperdine University compares to the national average
Pepperdine University offers 60 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 41 majors within 17 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Pepperdine University awarded 946 undergraduate degrees in 2019 - 2020 .
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration & Management | 0 | 185 | 185 |
| Public Relations & Advertising | 0 | 109 | 109 |
| General Psychology | 0 | 78 | 78 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 67 | 67 |
| International Studies | 0 | 53 | 53 |
Find out what Pepperdine University's top fields of study and majors are
