Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University of Southern California Overview

Vanguard University of Southern California is a private, religious school in the suburban setting of Costa Mesa, California. Vanguard University of Southern California was founded in 1920 and the school presently has around 2,268 students per year, which includes 1,917 undergrads. Vanguard University of Southern California offers housing for up to 1,049 students. Most students live in off campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! August 1, 2023 is the final deadline to submit an application for the Fall 2023 semester. Regular decision applicants for Fall 2023 should find out if they have been admitted by November 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Vanguard University of Southern California!

Interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Vanguard University of Southern California's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Vanguard University of Southern California students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging?Vanguard University of Southern California has sororities, but does not have fraternities.

Planning to play sports? Vanguard University of Southern California has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Vanguard University of Southern California on the Student Life page.

2022 Vanguard University of Southern California Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	69%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	Info Not Available
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.3
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	12%
Tuition	$38,000
Percent of Need Met	70.1%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$32,662

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Is Vanguard University of Southern California a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is.

Let's take a look at these factors to get a clearer sense of what Vanguard University of Southern California offers and if the school seems like the right college for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Vanguard University of Southern California

It is moderately difficult to get into Vanguard University of Southern California. The acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is 69%. Out of 2,916 applications received in 2022, 2,012 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Vanguard University of Southern California

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It is a way to measure how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Approximately 74% of first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Vanguard University of Southern Californiaare still enrolled the next year. 61% of Vanguard University of Southern California undergrads graduate within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Vanguard University of Southern California Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Vanguard University of Southern California by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Vanguard University of Southern California directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Vanguard University of Southern California

Tuition is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Vanguard University of Southern California meets 70.1% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $32,662 a year.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2022 was around $20,497 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Based on this information, how does Vanguard University of Southern California sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Vanguard University of Southern California a good school for you?

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Where is Vanguard University of Southern California?

Vanguard University of Southern California is located in the suburban setting of Costa Mesa, California, in the suburbs of Los Angeles.

If you would like to see Vanguard University of Southern California for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Highway 55 to Costa Mesa, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Wayne (Orange County).

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Vanguard University of Southern California and Costa Mesa are like without leaving home.

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