#297 nationally · R2 · California

Pepperdine University research spending

Pepperdine University spent $11M on research and development in fiscal year 2023, ranking #297 among US R1 and R2 universities and #26 in California.

$11Mtotal R&D, FY2023
#297of 297 nationally
#26 of 30in California (0% of the state's listed total)
Nomedical school

Nearest peers by research spending

RankUniversityStateTierR&D
294California State University-FresnoCAR2$11M
295University of Michigan-DearbornMIR2$11M
296California State Polytechnic University-PomonaCAR2$11M
297Pepperdine UniversityCAR2$11M
298Clark Atlanta UniversityGAR2$10M
299California State University-Los AngelesCAR2$10M
300Kean UniversityNJR2$10M

Research office

Funding opportunities, sponsored programs, and research development for Pepperdine University run through its website: https://www.pepperdine.edu/

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Questions

How much does Pepperdine University spend on research?
Pepperdine University reported $11M in total research and development expenditures in fiscal year 2023, per the NSF HERD Survey.
Where does Pepperdine University rank nationally for research spending?
#297 of the 297 R1 and R2 universities listed here, and #26 of 30 in California.
Is Pepperdine University an R1 university?
Pepperdine University is classified R2 (high research spending and doctorate production) in the 2025 Carnegie Classification.