Vanguard University of Southern California

#474 in Best Colleges in America

COSTA MESA, CA · 4 Year ·

3.8

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55 FAIR DR COSTA MESA, CA 92626

Christian
Hispanic-Serving Institution
Liberal Arts College
Private
SAT/ACT Optional
Some Online Degrees

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Rankings Majors Admissions Costs Students

Rankings

4 in Best Christian Colleges in America

Best College Locations in America 38 of 1,527
Best Christian Colleges in America 44 of 333
Best Hispanic-Serving Institutions in America 71 of 405

Academics

B+

Overall Grade

B minus

Academics

Value

A minus

Diversity

B+

Campus

Athletics

Party Scene

B minus

Professors

A+

Location

B+

Dorms

C+

Campus Food

B+

Student Life

B+

Safety

Popular Majors

#1Business

67 Graduates

#2Psychology

66 Graduates

#3Kinesiology and Exercise Science

36 Graduates

#4Nursing Science, Education, and Practice

33 Graduates

#5Nursing

30 Graduates

#6Communications

29 Graduates

#7Religious Studies

26 Graduates

#8Education

23 Graduates

#9Biology

19 Graduates

#10History

19 Graduates

Admissions

69%

Acceptance Rate

Application Website

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Application Deadline

March 2

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

Online Bachelor's Programs

Costs

$20,427

Annual Cost

Average Total Aid Awarded

$27,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

National Average Cost

$15,523

After College

$41,800

Median Earnings

Graduation Rate

61%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

92%

National Average Earnings

$33,028

Students

1,777

Full-Time Enrollment

Full-Time Enrollment

1,777 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

198

Undergrads Over 25

11%

Pell Grant

51%

Varsity Athletes

22%

Campus Life

73%

Freshmen Live On-Campus

Student Faculty Ratio

14:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

Athletic Conference

Golden State Athletic Conference

Athletic Division

NAIA