Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA
Vanguard University of Southern California is a private university located in Costa Mesa, CA, serving approximately 1,975 students. It has an acceptance rate of 65%.
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Tuition
$39,950
Acceptance
64.7%
Students
2,207
Type
University
Setting
Urban
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$39,950
Out-of-State Tuition
$39,950
Avg On-Campus Living
$10,790
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,430
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs
Admissions
Acceptance rate
64.7%
SAT range
945 - 1201
ACT range
19 - 27
Campus & Student Life
Total Enrollment
2,207
Undergrads
1,975
Campus Setting
Urban
City Size
Large City
Clubs Count
14
Sports
Available
Safety & Crime Context
Campus Safety
Low risk
Clery Report Year
2023
On-Campus Incidents
11
Violent Rate / 1,000
1.52
Property Rate / 1,000
2.53
Area Crime
High risk
Area Match
Costa Mesa
Violent Rate / 100k
639
Property Rate / 100k
3,019
Location
Institution does not report this
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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