Overview
Student Population
| Location | Costa Mesa, California |
| Online | vanguard.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Midsize City |
| Religious Affiliation | Assemblies of God Church |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Costa Mesa, California, Vanguard University of Southern California is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the Assemblies of God Church faith. In the most recent statistical year 3,976 prospective students applied, and 1,966 were granted admission. Of those admitted 484 enrolled in the school. 1,677 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 492 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $34,500 plus fees of $600. Vanguard University of Southern California is ranked 585 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Vanguard University of Southern California is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Vanguard University of Southern California within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#585 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#397 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#46 in Best Colleges in California
#31 in Best Private Colleges in California
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#210 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1160 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.13 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $45 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,900 |
| Other Fees | $600 |
| Room and Board | $9,430 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,470 |
| Total One Year Cost | $49,900 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 32% |
| Psychology | 19% |
| Communication | 8% |
| Theology and Religious Vvocations | 8% |
| Social Sciences | 7% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123651 IPEDS survey data for Vanguard University of Southern California.
Current students may use the Vanguard University of Southern California GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.