About Pepperdine
Pepperdine University is in Malibu, California. Its tennis programme has men’s and women’s teams, competing in NCAA Division I (WCC). About 3,553 undergraduates study there.
Pepperdine University is looking for strong female tennis players to join its NCAA Division I programme — 1 roster spot for January 2027 and 2 for Fall 2027, level UTR 10.5. A great opportunity for players aiming to compete at a high collegiate level while studying in the USA.
Tennis at Pepperdine
NCAA Division I is the highest level of college tennis in the United States. Division I programmes can award athletic scholarships and compete for the NCAA Division I championships. College tennis usually runs a fall season of individual tournaments and a spring season of team (dual) matches.
Pepperdine’s women reached the 2026 NCAA quarterfinals — the seventh time in ten seasons — after upsetting No. 6 Oklahoma 4–3 in Norman.
Costs and scholarships
The estimated annual cost at Pepperdine is about $95,692 (2026–27) — tuition, fees, housing and food from the university’s official cost-of-attendance figures, before any scholarship or aid.
Scholarships: As an NCAA Division I programme, Pepperdine can award athletic scholarships, alongside academic and need-based aid. How much a player receives depends on the coach’s budget, the roster, your level and your academics — TNA helps you understand realistic offers before you commit.
Academics
Pepperdine admitted about 63% of applicants in the latest published figures — moderately selective admission.
Popular programmes include:
- Business Administration
- Psychology
- Communication, PR & Advertising
- Biology
- Political Science
- Exercise Science & Kinesiology
- Economics
- Finance
Is Pepperdine right for you?
Typical TNA candidate level for Pepperdine: Women UTR 10.5 — 2027 openings · Men UTR 11–13. This is TNA guidance based on the programme’s level, not an official requirement. Coaches also weigh results, trajectory, academics and timing, and rosters change every year — TNA tells you honestly where you fit.
How to apply with TNA
Create your free player profile, activate the TNA Scholarship Membership and press Apply on this page. TNA reviews your level and academics and introduces qualified players to the Pepperdine coaching staff. The same membership lets you apply to every other TNA partner university, with no fee per application.
