Vanguard University of Southern California

It is moderately difficult to get into Vanguard University of Southern California. Around 69% of applicants get into Vanguard University of Southern California each year. Last year, 2,916 students applied to Vanguard University of Southern California and 2,012 were admitted.

If you are planning on applying to Vanguard University of Southern California, the regular decision application deadline is August 1 and the application fee costs $45.

Students who apply to Vanguard University of Southern California for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than November 1.

Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Vanguard University of Southern California's admissions stats.

Vanguard University of Southern California 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.3
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	15%
Mean SAT Score	1064
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	12%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	5%
Waitlist	No

Vanguard University of Southern California Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Vanguard University of Southern California.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	Info Not Available	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	December 1	January 15
Regular Decision	Yes	8 1	November 1

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Considering Applying Early to Vanguard University of Southern California?

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Vanguard University of Southern California may or may not offer early admission, however the school has not provided any application information. Check with Vanguard University of Southern California directly for more information about early applications.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is December 1. Vanguard University of Southern California will release EA admissions decisions no later than January 15.

Some students apply early because they believe it will help their chances of getting in. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase your chance of acceptance, since it is a way to show that you are very interested in a school.

➡️ Explore a list of some competetive colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions

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How To Get Into Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University of Southern California is a moderately difficult school to get into.

In 2022, Vanguard University of Southern California accepted 69% of students, about 2,012 from the 2,916 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Vanguard University of Southern California, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Vanguard University of Southern California

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University of Southern California has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Vanguard University of Southern California Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Vanguard University of Southern California

Wondering what factors are considered by Vanguard University of Southern California during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Religious Affiliation/Commitment	Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Extracurricular Activities	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Vanguard University of Southern California for more information on admission factors.

Vanguard University of Southern California Application Requirements

To apply to Vanguard University of Southern California, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with Vanguard University of Southern California's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript(S) of College Record	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–
Standardized Test Scores	–	–	–	–
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Vanguard University of Southern California?

Students admitted to Vanguard University of Southern California have an average unweighted GPA of 3.3.

Out of all students that were admitted, 49.9% submitted a class rank. At Vanguard University of Southern California 15% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 44% were in the top 25% and 78% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Vanguard University of Southern California, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	5.27%
3.75 and 3.99	16.43%
3.50 and 3.74	18.46%
3.25 and 3.49	18.66%
3.00 and 3.24	19.27%
2.50 and 2.9	16.02%
2.00 and 2.49	5.48%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Vanguard University of Southern California directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Vanguard University of Southern California is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 12% of Vanguard University of Southern California's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 5% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

The mean composite SAT score for a Vanguard University of Southern California student is 1064.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Vanguard University of Southern California students scored 590 or higher and 75% of students scored 500 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Vanguard University of Southern California students scored 610 or higher, and 75% scored a 500 or higher.

To be most competitive at Vanguard University of Southern California, you should strive to earn between 19 and 25 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 25 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Vanguard University of Southern California's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 25, and three out of four students scored lower than 25 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Vanguard University of Southern California students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Vanguard University of Southern California

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Vanguard University of Southern California. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Vanguard University of Southern California during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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Vanguard University of Southern California Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Vanguard University of Southern California?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Vanguard University of Southern California.

Does Vanguard University of Southern California accept transfer credits?

✅ Vanguard University of Southern California accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Vanguard University of Southern California accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does Vanguard University of Southern California accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Vanguard University of Southern California accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Vanguard University of Southern California?

❌ No, Vanguard University of Southern California is test optional, so you can decide whether or not to include your ACT or SAT scores. If you have higher than average scores, you may want to send them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate?

✅ Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate is 69%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?

🟨 Vanguard University of Southern California may or may not offer early decision. The school has not provided any information on early decision including ED acceptance rates.

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