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Vanguard University of Southern California

#472 in Best Colleges in America
  • B+
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 845 reviews
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    B+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B+
    4. Campus
      B+
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      A+
    9. Dorms
      A-
    10. Campus Food
      B-
    11. Student Life
      B+
    12. Safety
      A-
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    vanguard.edu
    (714) 556-3610
    55 Fair Dr
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
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    About Vanguard University of Southern California...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Golden State Athletic Conference
    From Vanguard University of Southern California

    The mission of Vanguard University is to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.

    Vanguard University will become a nationally recognized leader in Christian higher education by cultivating academic excellence, character development and global perspective as seeds of greatness in the life of every student.

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    Vanguard University of Southern California Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    40%
    SAT Range
    950-1120
    ACT Range
    17-23
    Application Fee
    $45
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $20,572/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $24,192/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    89%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.45 responses
    75%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.53 responses
    75%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.53 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Psychology
      89 Graduates
    • Business
      78 Graduates
    • Religious Studies
      42 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      41 Graduates
    • Nursing Administration
      40 Graduates
    • Communications
      28 Graduates
    • Early Childhood Education
      21 Graduates
    • History
      18 Graduates
    • Education
      17 Graduates
    • Sociology
      16 Graduates

    Bachelor of Science in Nursing

    The Department of Nursing is committed to providing exceptional undergraduate and graduate nursing programs taught by professor-mentors in a dynamic learning community. Since launching our first nursing program in 2006, we have been a center of excellence in Christian nursing education that integrates our University values of truth, virtue and service.

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    1,524Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    316
    Undergrads Over 25
    6%
    Pell Grant
    54%
    Varsity Athletes
    17%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 40 responses
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    • Friendly
      40%
    • Everyone is nice and friendly, religious school
      20%
    • Very Caring
      18%
    • Religious
      8%
    • Genuine
      5%
    • Diverse
      3%
    • Not friendly
      3%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    76%
    Poll
    86%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.58 responses
    Poll
    57%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.80 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 41 responses
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    • Your Story Matters
      61%
    • Simple and sweet
      12%
    • Ease of online program
      5%
    • Your Money Matters
      5%
    • Love it, alot of one on one time.
      2%
    • Boring
      2%
    • Resourceful, challenging, underrated. Love it.
      2%

      After College

      Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
      $41,800/ year
      National
      $33,028
      Graduation Rate
      64%
      National
      49%
      Employed 2 Years After Graduation
      92%
      National
      83%
      94%
      of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.31 responses
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      Being in the class of 2020 at VU is very special. Vanguard has really grown me as a person because it’s taught me to integrate my faith into my practical life. From caring professors who mentor, to peers who earnestly listen, I can say I love this school. The presence of the spirit is strong in the chapels and this school has caused me to fall more in love with Jesus. One suggestion I have going forth is a concern involving parking, the library not being open on Saturday, and the fact that there’s no AC/heat in upperclassmen dorms. Other than that, I look forward to graduating and seeing what God has next for me!
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      My experience through transitioning from an undergraduate student from Cal State Dominguez Hills to a graduate student at Vanguard University has been the best decision I made. Vanguard University offers Clinical Psychology, which has always interested me. Therefore, I got more involved into persuading my degree there because the school requires for us to do practicum, 30 sessions one on one therapy for students and being a private school the classes are small. Due to this the professors tend to pay more attention to their students and reach out to you when your are struggling. By so far, I really enjoy attending Vanguard because their is a diversity of students from different cultural beliefs.
      Vanguard University is WONDERFUl school! Its staff/faculty are all amazing people who are very helpful and they are extremely dedicated to each student. As I am currently entering the second half of my sophomore year here I can confidently say that I love this school. From being openly God driven to the simple and sweet encouraging students everywhere on campus I cannot express much impactful each day here is. God is currently moving in a mighty way on the campus. There is an immense hunger for God and so many opportunities to help/serve yourself and the community here. Each day is purposeful with a neverending reminder that with God ALL IS POSSIBLE!