Pepperdine University is a private research university affiliated with the Churches of Christ. It is located in Malibu, California and was founded in 1937. The university offers undergraduate and graduate programs in business, education, law, liberal arts, and public policy. Pepperdine has a student population of approximately 7,800 and is known for its scenic campus overlooking the Pacific Ocean. The university is consistently ranked among the top 50 national universities in the United States by U.S. News & World Report.