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Vanguard University of Southern California
Vanguard University
Costa Mesa, California 92626
Visit websiteKnown 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)
65%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,975Students
16:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$59,541Earnings 10yr
$19,761Net Price
Admissions
Acceptance Rate64.7%
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
Programs (39)
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
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Source: Wikipedia