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Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, California

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Overview

Enrollment

2,256
Vanguard University of Southern California overview
Location Costa Mesa, California
Online vanguard.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Midsize City
Religious Affiliation Assemblies of God Church
Vanguard University of Southern California overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
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Vanguard University of Southern California is situated in Costa Mesa, California, approximately 40 miles south of Los Angeles in Orange County's coastal region. The private Christian institution, founded in 1920 as the Southern California Bible School, operates on a 38-acre suburban campus featuring Spanish-style architecture. This liberal arts university maintains its affiliation with the Assemblies of God denomination while offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in psychology, business, nursing, and theological studies. The campus provides traditional dormitory housing for undergraduate students, with most first-year students required to live on campus. Vanguard competes in the NAIA Golden State Athletic Conference, with its athletic teams known as the Lions.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

6/10

Outcomes

5/10

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

Rankings

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Easy
Vanguard University of Southern California overview
SAT 980/1200
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.31

Applications Accepted

74.8% 
Vanguard University of Southern California overview
Applications Due Aug 1, 2025
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $45

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$38,000
Costs for Vanguard University of Southern California
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,150
Other Fees$700
Room and Board $10,290
Budget for Other Expenses$3,010
Total One Year Cost$53,150

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$43,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

55% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Vanguard University of Southern California students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 32%
Psychology 19%
Communication 8%
Theology and Religious Vvocations 8%
Social Sciences 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024