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Vanguard University of Southern California
Vanguard University of Southern California is a small, private institution located in Costa Mesa, ca. Founded in 1920, Vanguard University of Southern California offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Private
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1,987 undergraduates
$39,950 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
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Acceptance rate
64.7%
SAT score average
1064
ACT score average
21
Average high school GPA
3.40
Application fee
$45
Key deadlines
August
01
231 days away
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December
01
353 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Vanguard University of Southern California is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 16:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
16
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Popular majors
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Curriculum and Instruction
Communication and Media Studies
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View more schoolsAnnual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$39,950
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,790
Books & supplies
$935
Other expenses
$5,875
Cost of attendance*
$57,550
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$39,950
Additional expenses
Room & board
$10,790
Books & supplies
$935
Other expenses
$5,875
Cost of attendance*
$57,550
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Vanguard University of Southern California has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,987, with gender binary students split 35% male and 65% female.
Total enrollment
2,219Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
31%
African American %
5%
Hispanic American %
46%
Asian %
5%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
1%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
9%
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Popular clubs & activities
Local outreach
Global missions
Student organizations/clubs
Choral groups
Honors societies
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Vanguard University of Southern California to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Vanguard University of Southern California?
Vanguard University of Southern California is located in Costa Mesa, ca.
What is the acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?
The acceptance rate for Vanguard University of Southern California is 65%.
What’s the average GPA for Vanguard University of Southern California?
The average high school GPA for Vanguard University of Southern California students was 3.40.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Vanguard University of Southern California?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Vanguard University of Southern California including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $230,200.
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