Pepperdine University Top Questions

No, many students are Liberals on campus and they are at the school on loans, scholarships, and grants.

Somewhat. It's an expensive school so it naturally attracts the upper class but with great finical aid a lot of scholarships and anything is possible.

Pepperdine is a Christian university, and we do have certain rules we have to follow. Freshmen year while living in the dorms, you will have a curfew of 2 am to be out of the opposite sex's dorms. But other than that you do not have a curfew of what time you have to be back at your dorm, that would be ridiculous. You do have to go to convocation once a week, but it really isn't that bad. You can choose which programs you want to go to, and you are never forced to go to church. They actually bring in some pretty interesting speakers. As for the students, we take school seriously but we know how to have a good time as well. Of course there are going to be some stuck up kids with a lot of money, but you can't really find a school without that.

somewhat accurate, but exaggerated

The stereotype about the students being very religious is accurate. Students take pride in their religion and feel that pepperdine will help them get closer to being a spiritual christian. The students, however, are not stubborn and arrogant. Students are generally warm and friendly and are almost always looking to make a new friend. Pepperdine is a dry campus, but this does not mean it does not tolerate fun. The campus has enough student activites to keep the active student interested and the studious student focused. I have never been bored at Pepperdine.

yes, to the extremes.

Most are pretty accurate but most people are great.

for the most part

Absolutely. I once heard a blonde-type ask an australian "Where is Australia?" I burst out laughing, undoubtedly making a horrible impression---but seriously, how could I help myself? The college republicans motto is "We have the money." However, like any school, there are plenty of people outside the stereotypes, the just might be harder to find.

Both definitely exist, but they're in the minority.