Vanguard University of Southern California Ratings and Reviews

  • 6/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 3.5 4 reviews
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Vanguard University of Southern California Ratings and Reviews

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Ratings

Vanguard University of Southern California is rated within the top 50% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    6 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    5 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    6 out of 10
  • Value
    6 out of 10
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Student Review Summary

3.5

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4 student reviews

2 out of 4 (50%) reviewers rated 4 stars or higher

Students rate Academics highest and Party and Bar Scene lowest.

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  • 3 stars
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  • 1 star
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Average by category

  • Overall Rating
    3.5
  • Academics
    4.2
  • Value for Money
    2.8
  • Professors / Faculty
    3.5
  • Campus Atmosphere
    3.0
  • Housing
    2.0
  • Campus Safety
    3.0
  • Student Life
    3.0
  • Party and Bar Scene
    1.5

Student and Parent Reviews

If you are a student, former student, faculty member or parent, please help guide other prospective students by sharing your personal experiences at this college. What is it really like to go to Vanguard University of Southern California?

Jun 29, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

Housing is absolutely terrible, but I love the atmosphere. It is pretty pricy

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Feb 4, 2023
Rating 5 out of 5

I've had a great experience as a student. The class sizes and caliber of instructors are generally good and provide more assistance and grace than larger public universities and even jr. colleges. It depends on the program and area of study, but overall I have gotten more out of the course load here that are practical applications of knowledge than other programs I have been a part of (as a former UC student). The smaller atmosphere helps and they provide some opportunities for networking and career paths. While it is expensive as it's a private school, there is generally smaller class sizes which help for individualized attention. I would recommend Vanguard to students that want a smaller college experience and who are ok with a faith-based program.

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Dec 28, 2020
Rating 1 out of 5

Overpriced, wish I went to a public school

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Jun 5, 2019
Rating 3 out of 5

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Your Overall Experience *

If a friend asked whether Vanguard University of Southern California was worth it, what would your gut say?

Academics *

Did classes challenge you and leave you feeling like you actually learned something?

Value for Money *

Considering tuition, aid, and what you got out of it, did the cost feel justified?

Professors and Faculty *

Were instructors accessible, engaged, and invested in students or mostly going through the motions?

Campus Atmosphere *

Did the campus feel welcoming and full of energy, or more like a place you simply passed through?

Student Housing *

Were dorms and residence halls somewhere you'd want to live, or a constant source of frustration?

Campus Safety *

Did you feel comfortable walking around at night, or did safety ever weigh on your mind?

Student Life *

Was it easy to find your people, make friends, and stay socially connected?

Party and Bar Scene *

Do weekends have a pulse here, or does the social scene quiet down once classes end?

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Last updated: August 2026