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Vanguard University of Southern California
#576 in Best Colleges in America
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 816 reviews
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Vanguard University of Southern California Academics

Academic Statistics

Academics
B
Based on acceptance rate, quality of professors, student reviews, and additional factors.
Graduation Rate
61%
National
49%
Full-Time Retention Rate
73%
Part-Time Retention Rate
0%
Academic Calendar
Semester
Research Funding per Student
$0
National
$1,524
Non-traditional Learning
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Teacher Certification
    Yes
  • Distance Education
    No
  • Study Abroad
    Yes

About the Classes

Class Size Breakdown
  • 2-19 students
    59%
  • 20-39
    20%
  • 40-99
    17%
  • 100+
    3%
Most Popular Majors
  • Business
    83 Graduates
  • Psychology
    70 Graduates
  • Nursing Administration
    42 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    36 Graduates
  • Communications
    29 Graduates
  • Education
    23 Graduates
  • Religious Studies
    21 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    20 Graduates
  • Sociology
    20 Graduates
  • History
    14 Graduates
94%
of students say they attend class.31 responses

About the Professors

Professors
B-
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Female Professors
54%
Male Professors
46%
Average Professor Salary
$96,972
Poll
58%
of students say they take advantage of office hours/study sessions.31 responses
Faculty Diversity
  • African American
    5%
  • Asian American
    10%
  • Hispanic
    5%
  • International (Non-Citizen)
    0%
  • Multiracial
    2%
  • Native American
    0%
  • Pacific Islander
    1%
  • Unknown
    0%
  • White
    77%

What Students Say About Professors

Poll
92%
of students say professors are passionate about the topics they teach.51 responses
Poll
94%
of students say professors care about their students' success.51 responses
Poll
92%
of students say professors are engaging and easy to understand.51 responses
Poll
86%
of students agree professors are approachable and helpful when needed.51 responses
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