Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA

Private nonprofit small campus City: Midsize 1,933 undergrads

Cost

Average net price
$21,241per year, after aid
In-state tuition
$41,700published rate
Out-of-state tuition
$41,700published rate

Net price is an average across aided students — what your family actually pays depends on your finances, and can be lower or higher.

Admissions

Acceptance rate
62%
Average ACT
22of admitted students

Context for the class as a whole, not a prediction about any one applicant.

Outcomes

Median earnings
$59,54110 years after entry

Median earnings of former students who received federal aid, measured 10 years after they started.

Campus life

Campus setting
City: Midsize
Residential character
Highly residential — most students live on campus
Religious affiliation
Assemblies of God Church

Most common fields of study

  • Business & marketing20%
  • Psychology17%
  • Parks, recreation & fitness12%
  • Health professions11%
  • Biological & biomedical sciences7%
  • Education7%

Share of degrees awarded, by broad field.

Athletics

NCAA Division II without football

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling

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Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard and the Equity in Athletics survey. Figures reflect the most recent reporting year available and may be out of date or incomplete — confirm anything decision-critical with the college directly. Official site: Vanguard University of Southern California.