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Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate69%

Vanguard University of Southern California Student Life

Vanguard University of Southern California Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Vanguard University of Southern California has the Local outreach. In fact, more students participate in the Local outreach than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Vanguard University of Southern California include Global Missions, Student organizations/clubs, Choral groups and Honors societies.

Vanguard University of Southern California students' favorite campus traditions are Harvest Party, All-School Party and Mr. VU.

Vanguard University of Southern California Housing

This table offers information on housing at Vanguard University of Southern California.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Guaranteed for freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 55%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,049
Number of Students Living On-Campus 519
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Vanguard University of Southern California offers housing. Students are required to live on campus. First year students are guaranteed on-campus housing.

The majority of Vanguard University of Southern California students live on campus. In 2023, 55% of undergrads at Vanguard University of Southern California lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 45% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Vanguard University of Southern California. There are 1,049 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,921 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 519 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Vanguard University of Southern California offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Vanguard University of Southern California Athletics

At Vanguard University of Southern California there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Vanguard University of Southern California:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Golf Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Soccer Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Track And Field Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Volleyball Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport
Cross Country Running Intercollegiate Sport Intercollegiate Sport

Is Vanguard University of Southern California Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Vanguard University of Southern California is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Vanguard University of Southern California campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Vanguard University of Southern California offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Vanguard University of Southern California

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Vanguard University of Southern California, take Highway 55 to Costa Mesa, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to John Wayne (Orange County) airport.

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Vanguard University of Southern California Students

68%

Women

32%

Men

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

90%

In State

10%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

47%

32%

8%

5%

4%

2%

0.37%

0.26%

0.16%

Undergraduate Students

1,921

Graduate Students

347

Non-Resident / International Students

3

Vanguard University of Southern California Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

2,268

Campus Setting

Suburban

Acceptance Rate

69%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$38,700

Out-of-State

$38,700

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 1
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