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Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit · Midsize city · Website
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $23,231
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Median earnings
- $62,456
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Vanguard University of Southern California is a private nonprofit college in Costa Mesa, CA with 1,933 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,231 per year ($19,492 for families earning under $30,000). 55% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $62,456 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 3,422
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 2,214
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 23%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Vanguard University of Southern California looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementRequired
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusConsidered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $56,063
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $43,400
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$19,492
- $30–48k$19,270
- $48–75k$21,874
- $75–110k$24,355
- $110k+$30,044
Get a personal estimate with Vanguard University of Southern California's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 55%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $62,456
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $20,500
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,933
- Student–faculty ratio
- 13:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 48%
- White31%
- Hispanic47%
- Black5%
- Asian4%
Vanguard University of Southern California FAQ
What is Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate?+
Vanguard University of Southern California admits 62% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Vanguard University of Southern California test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Vanguard University of Southern California?+
In Fall 2023, 3,422 students applied to Vanguard University of Southern California and 2,214 were admitted; 502 enrolled.
Does Vanguard University of Southern California consider legacy status?+
Yes. Vanguard University of Southern California reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Vanguard University of Southern California require an essay?+
Vanguard University of Southern California reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Vanguard University of Southern California cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $56,063 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,231.
What is Vanguard University of Southern California's graduation rate?+
55% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 123651 · How we use this data
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