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Welcome to Seaver College

Nationally recognized for its high academic standards and commitment to student success, Pepperdine is a Christian university where students grow in knowledge and character. Located on a scenic campus in Malibu, Seaver College is the university's liberal arts institution, providing rich opportunities for intellectual and spiritual exploration within a diverse community.

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USNWR - Best National Universities Badge

Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is the liberal arts school of Pepperdine, ranked #84 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges National University Rankings.

  • 45Majors
  • 51Minors
  • 5Graduate Degrees
  • 8Academic Divisions
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The College Tour

The College Tour, an award-winning TV series, featured Seaver College in its eighth season. The series takes viewers on guided campus tours through the lens of current students.


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Campus Tours

Explore Pepperdine's Malibu campus in-person or virtually. Whether you join a student-led tour, complete a self-guided campus tour, or participate in one of our virtual options, you'll gain a better appreciation for the opportunities Pepperdine University offers.

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The Light in the Piazza

The Light in the Piazza

Summer 1953: Margaret Johnson takes her daughter Clara to Italy, where Clara falls in love with a young Italian man. As their romance deepens, Margaret faces a difficult choice—whether to reveal Clara’s life-altering secret to his family. The Light in the Piazza, a six-time Tony Award–winning musical, is a moving story of love, loss, and forgiveness, and a fitting final production for director Cathy Thomas-Grant after 31 years.

April 8-10, 2026, 7:30 PM | April 11, 2026, 2 PM and 7:30 PM
Smothers Theatre

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Seaver Blog

The Seaver Blog features tips and insights from Seaver College students, faculty, and staff on topics ranging from applying to college to managing daily life at Pepperdine.

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Elizabeth Mancuso

Psychology Professor Elizabeth Krumrei Mancuso Awarded $1,205,426 Grant to Advance Understanding of Religious Pluralism

March 17, 2026

International Studies Professor Felicity Vabulas Awarded the Chadwick F. Alger Prize for New Book on International Organizations

March 16, 2026

Pepperdine University Hosts Veritas Forum on the Christian Call for Hospitality

March 13, 2026

Pepperdine Hosts Inaugural Waves Innovation Summit

March 10, 2026

Not Your Typical Spring Break: Seaver College First-Year Ariana Markey Competes with the Philippines for a Spot in the 2027 Women's World Cup

March 9, 2026
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