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 |
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 4,055 prospective students applied, and 2,027 were granted admission. Of those admitted 554 enrolled in the school. 1,835 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 454 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $35,850 plus fees of $700. Vanguard University of Southern California is ranked 568 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Vanguard University of Southern California is rated within the lower 46% 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 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#568 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#364 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#37 in Best Colleges in California
#22 in Best Private Colleges in California
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#207 in Best Value Colleges in California
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 950/1140 |
| ACT | 18/23 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 9, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $45 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,080 |
| Other Fees | $700 |
| Room and Board | $9,650 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,940 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,220 |
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.