Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA

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Christian Life

Tuition & Fees

$45,825

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

33%

male

67%

female

16

students

1

faculty

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Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,079
Declined 699
Total Received 2,778
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Private

2,001

undergraduate students

255

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1920, Vanguard University is a church-affiliated liberal arts university in Southern California. Its 38-acre campus is located in Costa Mesa, 45 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 2,256
Established in 1920
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Assembly of God

Social Networks

40-acre, suburban campus in Costa Mesa (population: 113,825), 45 miles from Los Angeles. Served by air; major airport serves Los Angeles; bus and train serve Santa Ana (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small-medium city

Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA
92626

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
50%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
71%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
13%
Top 1/4
41%
Top 1/2
78%
Bottom 1/2
22%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Neither
Application deadline (priority deadline) March 2
Application deadline (final deadline) August 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

74%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,079
Declined 699
Total Received 2,778

Admissions Factors

Required

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School Record
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$25,484

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $39,950
Housing $7,476
Food $5,930
Additional fees $5,875
Books & supplies $935
Total $60,166
Average Financial Aid - $25,484
Total with Avg. Aid $34,682

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 714 966-5490
F: 714 619-6655
financialaid@vanguard.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Beach volleyball yes
Golf yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Golden State Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes
Actuarial Science yes
Bible/Biblical Studies yes
Biochemistry yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Biotechnology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Clinical Psychology yes
Computer and Information Sciences, General yes yes
Cultural Anthropology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Data Science, General yes
Directing and Theatrical Production yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Education, General yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
Environmental Chemistry yes
Exercise Science and Kinesiology yes
History, General yes
Industrial and Organizational Psychology yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Nursing Administration yes
Organizational Leadership yes
Pastoral Studies/Counseling yes yes
Physical Sciences, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Religion/Religious Studies yes
Religious/Sacred Music yes
Sociology, General yes
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology yes
Theology/Theological Studies yes
Youth Ministry yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Business
  3. Religion

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-law

2,256

total students

93%

in-state

7%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

89%

2,001
students

Female
67%
1,336

Male
33%
665

11%

255
students

Female
69%
175

Male
31%
80

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

1,830
students

Female
67%
1,218

Male
33%
612

9%

171
students

Female
69%
118

Male
31%
53

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
4%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
46%
Hispanic/Latino
32%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
8%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.50
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Required of All
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

124

semester hours

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