Vanguard University of Southern California
tuition & fees
$41,700
graduate tuition & fees
$16,853
acceptance rate
62%
Student Population
2,246
online students
393
Number of Programs
52
Financial Aid Amount
$25,940
Graduation Rate
57%
Vanguard University of Southern California is a Private, 4 years college located in Costa Mesa, California. Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 47th in California Colleges and 9th in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 2,246 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate is 62.44% last year (undergraduate school).
Vanguard University of Southern California is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Vanguard University of Southern California and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626 |
| Phone | 714-556-3610 |
| WEB | https://www.vanguard.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/undergraduate |
| Online Application | https://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply |
| Financial Aid | https://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/net-price-calculator |
| Athletic | https://www.vanguard.edu/about/disclosures-and-consumer-information |
| Disability Service | https://www.vanguard.edu/resources/disabilityservices |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Vanguard University of Southern California is 62.44% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 19.68%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 62.44 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 19.68 % |
Tuition & Fees
Vanguard University of Southern California's 2025 tuition & fees is $41,700 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 4.38% compared to the last year's rate ($39,950).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $16,853. The graduate tuition increased by 32.51% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $41,700 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $16,853 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,246 students have enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California (2024-2025). Among them, 393 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Vanguard University of Southern California has 1,960 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 286 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,246 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,960 |
| Graduate Students | 286 |
| Online Enrollment | 393 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Vanguard University of Southern California offers 52 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 9 out of the 52 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Vanguard University of Southern California
| Number of programs | 52 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 9 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |