Vanguard University of Southern California Admission Requirements
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Vanguard University of Southern California Admission Overview
Vanguard University of Southern California admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Vanguard University of Southern California admitted 62.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (B+). Vanguard University of Southern California is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Vanguard University of Southern California is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used, even if you send them.
Vanguard University of Southern California Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
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Admission difficulty for Vanguard University of Southern California
Acceptance Rate
The Vanguard University of Southern California acceptance rate is 62.4%. Last year, 2,465 of 3,948 applicants were admitted. That is the 41st lowest acceptance rate in California.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into Vanguard University of Southern California and can you get accepted?
Vanguard University of Southern California is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
Vanguard University of Southern California typically 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. 20% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Vanguard University of Southern California GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.31Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.31
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at Vanguard University of Southern California typically have around a 3.31 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Vanguard University of Southern California is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.
The school ranks #71 in California for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
Vanguard University of Southern California SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers from the last year SAT scores were reported. The maximum score is 1600.
980-1200Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores, from the last year SAT scores were reported.
-25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 500
- Math 480
- Composite 980
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 610
- Math 590
- Composite 1200
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at Vanguard University of Southern California typically score around a 1090 SAT (middle 50% 980–1200) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 57th percentile nationally. Vanguard University of Southern California ranks #48 in the state of California for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1200
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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Vanguard University of Southern California ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers in the last year ACT scores were reported. The scale tops out at 36.
19-25Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT, from the last year ACT scores were reported.
-25th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 19
75th Percentile Scores
- English N/A
- Math N/A
- Composite 25
Average ACT
Incoming testers at Vanguard University of Southern California typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Vanguard University of Southern California places #43 among colleges in California for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.
ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
78% of Vanguard University of Southern California freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 44% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to Vanguard University of Southern California and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to Vanguard University of Southern California is $45.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
Vanguard University of Southern California is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 62.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.31 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123651.
GPA calculator: Vanguard University of Southern California GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026