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:
65%
Average Net Price:
$21,667
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
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. | $41,700 |
| 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. | $41,700 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1060 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
66%
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.
43%
Average Aid Per Year
$29,955
43%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,047
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$22,127
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
56%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$8556
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$6,047
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.
$45,186,992
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$1,079,988
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.
95%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,760
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
95%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,650
Average Other Loans Per Year
$17,421
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
3422
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
128
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 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1070
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
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
2,219
Total Number of Undergrads
1,987
0
100
56%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
61%
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
51%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
navy and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
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
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