Overview
Originally founded as a Bible school, Vanguard University of Southern California is a Christian liberal arts college in Orange County. Vanguard confers bachelor’s degrees in 32 fields of study. As a Christian institution, Vanguard holds chapel services throughout the week and all students are expected to attend. Throughout the year, Vanguard schedules a number of all-campus celebrations including the Mock Rock lip sync battle and Welcome Week celebration.
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$21,667
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1070
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Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $39,950 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $39,950 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $10,790 |
| Books and Supplies | $935 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
68%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
42%
Average Aid Per Year
$28,914
42%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,818
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$21,485
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
57%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$7770
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,818
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$43,753,360
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$974,378
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
94%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,404
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
Students receiving federal loans
94%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,680
Average Other Loans Per Year
$16,164
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Assemblies of God Church
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2778
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
101
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | May 1 |
| Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
| Other | January 15 |
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1070
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,256
Total Number of Undergrads
2,001
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
34
Faculty Overview
0
100
47%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
7
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
36%
Student Organizations
25
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
50%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
55%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
navy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
113
Total Female Athletes
100
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Beach Volleyball
Vanguard University of Southern California Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,800
Top 5 Cities
Orange
Los Angeles
San Diego
San Francisco
Seattle
Top 5 Employers
Vanguard University of Southern California
Hoag Hospital
Newport Mesa Unified School District
Starbucks
Kaiser Permanente
Top 5 Sectors
Business Development
Education
Community and Social Services
Operations
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,500
Loan Default Rate
4%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$222
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingIn my time at Vanguard, I have learned more than I possibly could have imagined in general education and theatre. They have provided me with multiple opportunities to gain experience and I couldn't have asked for more.
Amanda from Bakersfield, CA
The student to teacher ration has allowed me to learn more on subjects that I am not interested in. The teachers are engaged in your life to the extent you want them to be, and are always open to help you out in your spiritual walk or in regular classes.
Andrea from Mission Viejo, CA
It is a great school and the teachers are just amazing! They are willing to work with you. And the environment is wonderful.
Kaitlyn from Castaic, CA
vanguard university is one of the finest i have ever been to, about this university is a christian friendly community, it has brought me so many to opportunities to study and attend here.
Cristina De La Cerda from Lancaster, CA
Learning more about independence.
Monet from Mission Viejo, CA
Your story matters. My story matters. Our story matters.
Caitlyn :) from Temecula Ca
take advantage of the community. get to know your professors as well as other students. be prepared to get pushed out of your comfort zone. remember, your story matters.
ashley from madera, ca
I visited Vanguard on one of their Pre-VU programs, and the experience definitely influenced my thoughts on the school. At first I was uncomfortable because I am very shy, but by the end of the program I was really impressed by the students, teachers and the whole experience.
Alicia from Sacramento, CA
Vanguard has a great bunch of teachers. Most teachers will put in the extra time to help a student when they're in need or even work around rough schedules. I have learned a lot more academically and about the Christian history that I thought I would never learn.
Leigha from Trabuco Canoyon, CA
The school provides a multitude of knowledge in various areas! Professors also incorporate life lesson, they are not just book teachers.
Anthony from Las Vegas, NV
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