Vanguard University of Southern California

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,049
Religious affiliation	Protestant
Student to faculty ratio	17 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	75%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Costa Mesa, California, Vanguard University of Southern California is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Vanguard University of Southern California is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Vanguard University of Southern California boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.

Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$37,700

Cost of attendance at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2022 for students from California.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$6,749
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$37,700

Cost of attendance at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

California's average	$20,840
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Vanguard University of Southern California received on average $27,535 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$27,535

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	282	51%	$5,236	$1,476,461
Other Federal Grant	282	51%	$5,656	$1,595,002
State Grant/Scholarships	319	58%	$7,279	$2,322,020
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	552	100%	$20,439	$11,282,399
Total Grant & Scholarships	552	100%	$27,535	$15,199,421

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Vanguard University of Southern California students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Vanguard University of Southern California students is 61.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 61.9%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 60.5%.

61.5%

asian 90.0% 9 students
African American 46.4% 13 students
white 67.7% 109 students
unknown 66.7% 2 students
hawaiian 50.0% 2 students
hispanic 57.8% 82 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 11 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Golden State Athletic Conference
Basketball Golden State Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Golden State Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Vanguard University of Southern California provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Vanguard University of Southern California offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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