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Vanguard University of Southern California

Acceptance Rate 62.44 %
Tuition & Fees $41,700
Student Population 2,246
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $26,454
Graduation Rate 57 %

Academic Overview

Vanguard University of Southern California Campus, Costa Mesa, CA
Vanguard University of Southern California is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Costa Mesa, California. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Vanguard University of Southern California is one of 18 colleges affiliated with Assemblies of God Church.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $41,700 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $16,853.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 2,246 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 62.44% and the graduation rate is 57% last year.
The salary after graduation from Vanguard University of Southern California varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $48,800. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, Vanguard University of Southern California's tuition & fees is $41,700. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $16,853.
Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$41,700
Graduate$16,853
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at Vanguard University of Southern California. The acceptance rate of Vanguard University of Southern California is 62.44% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 19.68%. The average graduation rate is 57% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $26,454 and 93% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 2,246 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Vanguard University of Southern California is 62.44 %.
Acceptance Rate
62.44%
Graduation Rate for Vanguard University of Southern California is 57 %
Graduation Rate
57%
Retention Rate for Vanguard University of Southern California is 70 %
Retention Rate
70%
Student Population for Vanguard University of Southern California is 2,246
Student Population
2,246
Student to Faculty Ratio for Vanguard University of Southern California is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $26,454 at Vanguard University of Southern California.
Financial Aid Amount
$26,454

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone714-556-3610
WEBhttps://www.vanguard.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Online Applicationhttps://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/net-price-calculator
Athletichttps://www.vanguard.edu/about/compliance-and-disclosures
Disability Servicehttps://www.vanguard.edu/resources/disabilityservices

Offered Degrees

Vanguard University of Southern California offers 52 major programs through online and on-site education where 9 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's371
Master's84
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11
1-2 Years Certificate11
Post-Bachelor's Certificate42
Post-Master's Certificate10

Special Learning Opportunities

Vanguard University of Southern California offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,045)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,760)

Veterans Benefits

Vanguard University of Southern California has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✔
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔