California

Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, California

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1920Midsize citySEVP certified

About

Vanguard University (officially Vanguard University of Southern California) is a private Protestant university in Costa Mesa, California. Vanguard's required core curriculum includes courses on American politics and history, theology, fine arts, and public speaking.

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Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state)
US$43,400
Estimated total for international students
US$56,063
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International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates
1,933
Graduate students
286
International undergraduates
0%
Students per teacher
13 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate
62%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate
55%
Median earnings 10 years after starting
US$62,456

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (47)

Bachelor's degrees32 subjects
Accounting and Related ServicesAnthropologyBible/Biblical StudiesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiotechnologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCriminal Justice and CorrectionsData ScienceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMusicPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesPhysical Sciences, GeneralPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingReligion/Religious StudiesReligious Music and WorshipSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Master's degrees8 subjects
Biology, GeneralBiotechnologyClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCurriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionPastoral Counseling and Specialized MinistriesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTheological and Ministerial Studies
Undergraduate certificates2 subjects
Social Sciences, OtherTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Graduate certificates5 subjects
Clinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyHuman Resources Management and ServicesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.