Vanguard University of Southern California

4-years Private College In Costa Mesa, CA

Vanguard University of Southern California (referred to as Vanguard University of Southern California) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Costa Mesa, CA. It is classified as Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Vanguard University of Southern California is $39,950. The school has a total enrollment of 2,256 and student to faculty ratio is 6.25% (16 to 1).The highest degree offered at Vanguard University of Southern California is Master's degree. It offers 1 Year Certificate, 2 Year Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$39,950 (2023)
Acceptance Rate74.84%
Student Population2,256
Graduation Rate59%
Student to Faculty Ratio16 to 1
Vanguard University of Southern California is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (1/31/1964 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Vanguard University of Southern California is $39,950 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Vanguard University of Southern California is $12,718 for academic year 2021-2022. Vanguard University of Southern California offers the alternative tuition plans. 91 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $25,484 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is 74.84% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.02%. Vanguard University of Southern California accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 2,256 students are attending at Vanguard University of Southern California (2,001 undergraduate students). There are 83 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 176 part-time faculty working for Vanguard University of Southern California. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 241 (full-time) and 187 (part-time). The graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is 59% and the retention rate is 72% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Vanguard University of Southern California offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Vanguard University of Southern California offers study abroad, weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Vanguard University of Southern California campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Vanguard University of Southern California
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers
Vanguard University of Southern California Mission Statement
The mission of Vanguard University is to equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service. Vanguard pursues its mission by cultivating the Spirit-empowered life in Christian experience and service; promoting academic excellence that integrates faith and life; providing professor-mentors in a dynamic community environment.