Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa CA 92626
(714) 556-3610
General Information
- Campus Setting
City: Midsize
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
2,128 (1,859 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Undergraduate certificate
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
73% / 27%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
38% / 62%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
85% / 15%
- In-State / Out-of-State
79% / 21%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$25,452
- Room & Board$7,994
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$18,797
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants897
- Students Admitted
729
(81%)
- Students Enrolled313
(35%)
- Average High School GPA3.35
- Students in top 10% of HS Class22%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
420-530
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
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Biological and biomedical sciences
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Accounting
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Business Administration and Management, General
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International Business/Trade/Commerce
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General
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Communication, journalism, and related programs
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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Radio and Television
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
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Education
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Education, General
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Spanish Language and Literature
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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History
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History, General
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Kinesiology and Exercise Science
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Religion/Religious Studies, Other
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Physical sciences
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Chemistry, General
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Psychology
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Clinical Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Social sciences
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Anthropology
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Sociology
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Theology and religious vocations
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Bible/Biblical Studies
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Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
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Pastoral Studies/Counseling
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Theology/Theological Studies
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Youth Ministry
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants897
- Students Admitted
729
(81%)
- Students Enrolled313
(35%)
- Average High School GPA3.35
- Students in top 10% of HS Class22%
- Students in top 25% of HS Class29%
- Students in top 50% of HS Class78%
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
440-550
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
420-530
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-23
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$45
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application DeadlineNo closing date
- High School RankNeither required nor recommended
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramRecommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$25,452
- Room & Board$7,994
- Books & Supplies$1,638
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid73%
- Average Financial Aid Package$18,797
- Average Indebtedness at GraduationN/A
- Federal Grants19%$3,942
- Pell Grants19%$2,837
- Other Federal Grants17%$1,227
- State & Local Grants15%$5,936
- Institutional Grants82%$11,796
- Federal Loans60%$4,160
- Non-Federal Loans10%$10,740
Sources: Google Maps, The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), Wikipedia,
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