Peer Institutions

Peer institutions are those universities that are comparable to Pepperdine University in one or more characteristics. These characteristics may include mission, size, enrollment, selectivity, or program offerings. While no one institution is a perfect match, peer institutions can be a resource for comparison when examining practices, policies, curriculums, or programs.

Pepperdine University Peer Institutions

Pepperdine Schools

Seaver College (Undergraduate)*

Elon University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU
Hofstra University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Lipscomb University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, No Research Activity Designation
Loyola Marymount University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Santa Clara University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU
University of San Diego | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
University of San Francisco | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
University of the Pacific | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, No Research Activity Designation

* WSCUC Peer Schools

Graziadio Business School (Graduate)

Babson College | Private not-for-profit, Special Focus: Business, No Research Activity Designation
Baylor University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
DePaul University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R2
Loyola Marymount University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Loyola University Chicago | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R1
Northeastern University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
Pace University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU
University of Denver | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R1
University of San Diego | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2

Pepperdine College of Health Science (Undergraduate/Graduate)

Baylor University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
Belmont University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, No Research Activity Designation
Chapman University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Creighton University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Elon University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU
Loma Linda University | Private not-for-profit, Special Focus: Medical Schools and Centers, R2
Marquette University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
University of San Diego | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2

School of Public Policy (Graduate)

Luskin School of Public Affairs (UCLA) | Public, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
School of Public Policy (UMD) | Public, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
Sol Price School of Public Policy (USC) | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
The Bush School of Government and Public Service (Texas A&M) | Public, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1

School of Education and Psychology (Graduate)

Azusa Pacific University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2, Psychology
Chapman University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2, Psychology
Loyola Marymount University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2, Ed & Psychology
Rosemead School of Psychology (Biola U.) | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU, Psychology
University of Denver | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R1, Psychology

Caruso School of Law (Graduate)

Baylor University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
Loyola Marymount University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Santa Clara University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU
University of San Diego | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2

IT Department

Baylor University | Private not-for-profit, Professions-focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
Georgetown University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large, R1
Loyola Marymount University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Santa Clara University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU
University of San Diego | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2

Pepperdine Libraries

Gonzaga University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, No Research Activity Designation
Loyola Marymount University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Santa Clara University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, RCU
University of San Diego | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2
Wake Forest University | Private not-for-profit, Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium, R2

Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large

Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium

Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Small

Professions-Focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Large

Professions-Focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Medium

Professions-Focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Doctorate Small

Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Large/Medium

Mixed Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Small

Professions-Focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Large/Medium

Professions-Focused Undergraduate/Graduate-Master's Small

Mixed Baccalaureate

Professions-Focused Baccalaureate Medium

Professions-Focused Baccalaureate Small

Special Focus: Applied and Career Studies

Special Focus: Arts and Sciences

Special Focus: Arts, Music, and Design

Special Focus: Business

Special Focus: Graduate Studies

Special Focus: Law

Special Focus: Medical Schools and Centers

Special Focus: Nursing

Special Focus: Other Health Professions

Special Focus: Technology, Engineering, and Sciences

Special Focus: Theological Studies