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Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University

Costa Mesa, California 92626

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Known for business

Vanguard University of Southern California is a private institution in Costa Mesa with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $59,541 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,761.

Established
1920
Motto
Truth. Virtue. Service
Type
Private university
Conference
National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

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65%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,975Students
16:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$59,541Earnings 10yr
$19,761Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Vanguard University of Southern California Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate64.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

64.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$39,950
Room & Board$10,790
Books & Supplies$935
Total Cost of Attendance$50,178
Average Net Price$19,761
Median Debt at Graduation$22,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$233

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,906
$30–48K$14,528
$48–75K$17,411
$75–110K$19,543
$110K+$27,190

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$19,761

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

15.9%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,975
Gender Split
65% / 35%
Women / Men
First Generation
36%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 31%
Black 5%
Hispanic 48%
Asian 4%
Two+ 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%
Freshman Retention73.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,464
8 Years$54,755
10 Years$59,541

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$43,400
Men
$59,000

Rankings

U.S. News
#124

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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