Vanguard University of Southern California
- grade BOverall Grade
- 4 Year
- Costa Mesa, CA
- Rating 3.8 out of 5 874 reviews
COVID-19 Update for Prospective Students and Families:
Vanguard has implemented safety measures, which include increase health protocols related to employment practices, residential housing, on-campus activities, athletics, and campus access. Each student, faculty and staff member must commit to adhering to safety policies that align with Federal, State, and local health directives to prioritize the health and wellness of persons on campus. Learn More
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B
- Valuegrade B+
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade B
- Athleticsgrade B minus
- Party Scenegrade C
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade A+
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade C+
- Student Lifegrade B+
- Safetygrade B+
About
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 is 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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Academics
- 89%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 45 responses
- 76%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 54 responses
- 74%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 54 responses
Majors
Most Popular Majors
- Psychology82 Graduates
- Business71 Graduates
- Nursing Administration47 Graduates
- Communications33 Graduates
- Religious Studies30 Graduates
- Education28 Graduates
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science27 Graduates
- Biology19 Graduates
- Sociology18 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education15 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.
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Campus Life
- 86%
- of students say they don't have Greek life. 59 responses
- 57%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 81 responses
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After College
- 94%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 31 responses