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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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Seaver College of Letters, Arts, and Sciences is the liberal arts school of Pepperdine, ranked #80 in U.S. News & World Report's Best Colleges National University Rankings.

45Majors
47Minors
7Graduate 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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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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Bachelor of Science in Biology vs Bachelor of Arts in Biology: What's the Difference?

Understand the differences including program requirements and career outcomes.

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Diverse Career Paths for English Majors

Explore the diverse range of career opportunities available to those who major in English. Discover how the skills of such individuals can be ap

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Exploring the Communication Major

Discover the fundamentals of a communication major, including program details, areas of study, and the career paths it can lead to.

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Sean Wu - Pepperdine Rhodes Scholar

Sean Wu, a Seaver College senior, was named Pepperdine University’s first Rhodes scholar on Saturday, November 16, 2024. With this accomplishment, Wu joins a cohort of 32 other American undergraduate students who will each receive a full scholarship to pursue graduate studies abroad at the University of Oxford.

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Seaver College Professors Jooho Lee, Chris Collins, and Reagan Schaffer Launch Campus-Wide Effort to Investigate Faith and Business with $260,000 Templeton Foundation Grant

July 18, 2025

Professor Jessica Hooten Wilson and Associate Dean Paul Begin Receive $393,000 Educating Character Initiative Grant to Advance Pepperdine's Great Books Program

July 11, 2025