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Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University of Southern California is a small, private institution located in Costa Mesa, ca. Founded in 1920, Vanguard University of Southern California offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 2,001 undergraduates
cost $38,700 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Vanguard University of Southern California? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.8%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.31
Application fee $45
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Key deadlines

June
30
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August
01
97 days away Application deadline date

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December
01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Vanguard University of Southern California is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Curriculum and Instruction
Communication and Media Studies

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $38,700
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,290
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $3,010
Cost of attendance* $53,150
Average financial aid package $32,513
Estimated cost $20,637 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $38,700
Additional expenses
Room & board $10,290
Books & supplies $1,150
Other expenses $3,010
Cost of attendance* $53,150
Average financial aid package $32,513
Estimated cost $20,637 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Vanguard University of Southern California has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,001, with gender binary students split 33% male and 67% female.

Total enrollment

2,352

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
27%
African American %
4%
Hispanic American %
40%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
23%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Vanguard University of Southern California, students love their Local outreach. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
phone 714-556-3610
address https://www.vanguard.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Local outreach

Global missions

Student organizations/clubs

Choral groups

Honors societies

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Vanguard University of Southern California to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Vanguard University of Southern California?

Vanguard University of Southern California is located in Costa Mesa, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California? 

The acceptance rate for Vanguard University of Southern California is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Vanguard University of Southern California?

The average high school GPA for Vanguard University of Southern California students was 3.31.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Vanguard University of Southern California?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Vanguard University of Southern California including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $212,600.

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