V
#28 Best Private Colleges in California

Vanguard University of Southern California Admission Requirements

Costa Mesa, California

 3 Reviews

Chances of getting into Vanguard University of Southern California

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
69%
Admission Difficulty for Vanguard University of Southern California
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Moderate 
Applicant Competition Low 
How hard is it to get into Vanguard University of Southern California and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is 69%.  It ranks #47 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Vanguard University of Southern California is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 2,013 out of 2,917 applicants were admitted.

The school has moderate admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 60 percent on standardized admission tests. Vanguard University of Southern California typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.31. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Vanguard University of Southern California application fee is $45 and applications are due by Aug 9.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Vanguard University of Southern California. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 12% of students submitted SAT scores and 5% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Vanguard University of Southern California SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
980-1200
Applicants Submitting SAT 
12%
SAT Scores for Vanguard University of Southern California
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 500
SAT Math 25th 480
SAT Composite 25th 980
SAT Scores for Vanguard University of Southern California
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 610
SAT Math 75th 590
SAT Composite 75th 1200
Average SAT Score 1090

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Vanguard University of Southern California?

Vanguard University of Southern California is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Vanguard University of Southern California score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 980-1200.

Find other colleges with similar SAT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Vanguard University of Southern California admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1200 and Above Good >81%
1090 to 1200 Avg + 69%-81%
980 to 1090 Avg - 54%-69%
870 to 980 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 870 Low <38%
Calculate My Chances 

Vanguard University of Southern California ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
5%
ACT Scores for Vanguard University of Southern California
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th N/A
ACT Math 25th N/A
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Vanguard University of Southern California
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th N/A
ACT Math 75th N/A
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Vanguard University of Southern California?

Vanguard University of Southern California is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Vanguard University of Southern California regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Vanguard University of Southern California admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >81%
22 to 25 Avg + 69%-81%
19 to 22 Avg - 54%-69%
16 to 19 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 16 Low <38%
Calculate My Chances 

Vanguard University of Southern California GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.31
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Vanguard University of Southern California?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Vanguard University of Southern California. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Vanguard University of Southern California was 3.31 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #73 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Vanguard University of Southern California accepts 69% of students who apply.

 What do these ratings mean?

Explore more colleges with similar GPA requirements

High School GPA's for admitted Vanguard University of Southern California students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 5.27% Good
3.75 to 3.99 16.43% Good
3.50 to 3.74 18.46% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.66% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 19.27% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 16.02% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 5.48% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0.2% Reach
less than 1.00 0.2% Reach

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

78% of Vanguard University of Southern California freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Vanguard University of Southern California students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 15%
Top 25% of class 44%
Top 50% of class 78%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Vanguard University of Southern California admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,160 757 2,917
Accepted 1,511 502 2,013
Acceptance Rate 70% 66% 69%
Enrolled 369 131 500
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 26% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Aug 9, 2023
Days left to Apply
140

Applicants have 140 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Aug 9, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Vanguard University of Southern California is $45.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Vanguard University of Southern California and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Vanguard University of Southern California Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommended
Recommendations Considered but not required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Vanguard University of Southern California
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123651 IPEDS survey data for Vanguard University of Southern California.

FAQs

Does Vanguard University of Southern California prefer SAT or ACT?

12% of students submit their SAT scores to Vanguard University of Southern California. 5% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Vanguard University of Southern California?

69% of those who apply are granted admission to Vanguard University of Southern California. Admission competition is low and the college has moderate admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Vanguard University of Southern California?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 980 and 1200. 12% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Vanguard University of Southern California?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 5% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.