Need-based aid friendly
Significant share of students receive Pell Grants.
This school43%
National avg32%
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA
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?
Sticker price$50,740
Net price (after aid)$19,761
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$14,906
$30k – $48k$14,528
$48k – $75k$17,411
$75k – $110k$19,543
$110k+$27,190
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$59,541
Median debt at graduation$22,000
Est. monthly loan payment$233
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.7×Graduates earn about 2.7× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants43%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans84%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
How does cost line up with outcomes across colleges? See our analysis of college cost vs. graduation and earnings, an association shaped by selectivity and sector, not proof a pricier college pays off.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
56%
Freshman Retention
74%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Strong post-grad earnings
$59.5k above avg
Manageable graduate debt
$22k below avg
Scholarships available
Aid signal
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$40k
Net price
$19.8k
Pell
43%
above avg
Median debt
$22k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$59.5k
above avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
Admissions
Acceptance rate
65%
SAT range
945 - 1201
ACT range
19 - 27
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Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Academics
Program format
On-Campus
These program and area-of-study listings are being re-verified against federal IPEDS completions data and may be incomplete or inexact for this institution.
Areas of study
Computer ScienceEngineeringBusinessArts & HumanitiesNatural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsAgriculture
Programs (13)
Computer Science
Software EngineeringData ScienceArtificial Intelligence
Engineering
Biomedical EngineeringChemical Engineering
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Finance
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Frequently asked questions
About Vanguard University of Southern California
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- Where is Vanguard University of Southern California located?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is located in Costa Mesa, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California is approximately 65%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California's published in-state tuition is approximately $39,950 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Vanguard University of Southern California?
- Vanguard University of Southern California reports total enrollment of approximately 2,207 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Vanguard University of Southern California?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Vanguard University of Southern California.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Vanguard University of Southern California are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Federal enrollment, admissions, tuition, retention, and program data. Released annually with a 1–2 year lag.
U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Vanguard University of Southern California, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/vanguard-university-of-southern-california