Â鶹´«Ã½AVing as an Undergraduate
Seaver College
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in Â鶹´«Ã½AV University!
Â鶹´«Ã½AV brings together a global network of learners and leaders, with a campus-wide commitment to living lives of purpose, service, and leadership. 95% of our students study abroad, far surpassing the U.S. average of less than 6%. This international focus shapes vibrant, cross-cultural conversations across campus.
If you’re deciding between studying in the U.S. or Europe—or between the East Coast and West Coast—at Â鶹´«Ã½AV, you don’t have to choose. You can do both.
Located in Malibu, California, Â鶹´«Ã½AV also offers immersive global programs in London, Heidelberg, Hauteville, Florence, Buenos Aires, and Washington, D.C.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV also brings the world to campus. International students make up 8% of our student body, representing over 80 countries, and enriching classroom dialogue with diverse global perspectives.
Â鶹´«Ã½AV consistently ranks among the nation’s top institutions:
#1 Protestant University in the U.S.
#12 for Study Abroad Participation
#39 for Undergraduate Teaching
#103 Best Value
#84 National Universities
Recognized as an R2 Research Institution
Our students thrive after graduation—91% are employed, in grad school, serving full time, or in the military within six months. Graduates frequently say that faculty relationships exceeded expectations, with many invited into professors' homes for dinner!
With a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, a focus on educating and developing the whole person, and access to Los Angeles, one of the world’s most dynamic cities, Â鶹´«Ã½AV offers a safe and inspiring place to learn and lead.
The Office of International Student Services (OISS) is here to guide you—from application and visas to campus life and beyond.
Thank you again for considering Â鶹´«Ã½AV. We hope you’ll join us in leading lives of purpose, service, and global leadership.
Warmly,
Brooke O'Donnell
Executive Director, International Admission & Student Services
International Applicants
International Applicant Resources
Check out the following videos for tips on applying to Â鶹´«Ã½AV and crafting your admission essay.
Please note that videos may contain outdated deadline information. Â鶹´«Ã½AV University now offers early action admission for first-year applicants. Current application deadlines can be found .