Vanguard University of Southern California — Profile, Admissions, Costs & Programs

64.7%

Acceptance Rate

1,975

Undergrads

$19,761

Net Price / Year

55.9%

Grad Rate

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

About Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University of Southern California is a private non-profit 4-year institution located in Costa Mesa, CA. The school enrolls approximately 2,246 students. With an acceptance rate of 64.7%, it admits most applicants.

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Enrollment

Total Students 2,246

Men 733

Women 1,513

Quick Stats

Pell Grant Recipients 42.9%

Retention Rate (FT, 2024) 70%

3-yr Loan Default Rate 0.0%

Accreditations

WASC Senior College and University Commission Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education National Association of Schools of... Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education

Admissions Data

64.7%

Acceptance Rate

3,948

Applications

485

Enrolled

Admissions Trend

Year	Applications	Admitted	Enrolled	Admit Rate
2024	3,948	2,465	485	62.4%
2022	2,778	2,079	541	74.8%
2020	4,055	2,027	554	50.0%
2018	4,414	1,773	461	40.2%
2016	1,418	996	408	70.2%

Costs & Financial Aid

$19,761

Average Net Price / Year

After grants and scholarships

42.9%

Pell Grant Recipients

N/A

Median Student Debt

Outcomes & Career Data

N/A

Median Earnings (10yr)

55.9%

Graduation Rate

N/A

3-yr Loan Repayment Rate

Programs Offered

30 programs · bachelor's degrees · sorted by completers

Major	Completers/yr	Median Earnings	Median Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	75	N/A	N/A
Psychology, General.	67	N/A	N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.	51	N/A	N/A
Communication and Media Studies.	36	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	35	N/A	N/A
Sociology.	30	N/A	N/A
Health and Physical Education/Fitness.	28	N/A	N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.	25	N/A	N/A
Religion/Religious Studies.	21	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	20	N/A	N/A
Biology, General.	19	N/A	N/A
Curriculum and Instruction.	19	N/A	N/A
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology.	18	N/A	N/A
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries.	17	N/A	N/A
English Language and Literature, General.	13	N/A	N/A
Education, General.	12	N/A	N/A
History.	10	N/A	N/A
Music.	10	N/A	N/A
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft.	9	N/A	N/A
Marketing.	8	N/A	N/A
Accounting and Related Services.	7	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	6	N/A	N/A
Social Sciences, Other.	6	N/A	N/A
Bible/Biblical Studies.	5	N/A	N/A
Theological and Ministerial Studies.	4	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.	4	N/A	N/A
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology.	3	N/A	N/A
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication.	2	N/A	N/A
Religious/Sacred Music.	2	N/A	N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.	1	N/A	N/A

Athletics Program

$7,481,345

Total Athletics Expenses

$7,787,829

Total Athletics Revenue

426

Total Student Athletes

Sport	Gender	Participants	Expenses	Revenues	Head Coach Salary
Basketball	Coed	48	$1,223,588	$1,312,278	N/A
Wrestling	Coed	65	$821,897	$836,233	N/A
Soccer	Coed	59	$802,506	$854,284	N/A
Volleyball	Coed	33	$714,062	$761,611	N/A
Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)	Coed	108	$648,183	$655,286	N/A
Other Sports	Women	60	$482,243	$497,740	N/A
Softball	Women	27	$482,191	$470,411	N/A
Baseball	Men	47	$465,351	$478,368	N/A
Golf	Coed	26	$327,326	$327,125	N/A
Beach Volleyball	Women	17	$187,048	$221,443	N/A

Campus Safety (Clery Act)

Reported criminal offenses per federal Clery Act disclosure requirements, 2021-2023.

Offense Type	Total Reported
Fondling	17
Burglary	8
Aggravated Assault	3
Motor Vehicle Theft	1
Robbery	1
Statutory Rape	1