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Vanguard University of Southern California

  • Graduate School
  • Costa Mesa, CA
  • 9 reviews
    Vanguard is a private, Christian graduate school in Costa Mesa, California in the Los Angeles Area. It has a small graduate student body with an enrollment of 321 graduate students. Of the 8 graduate programs offered at Vanguard University of Southern California, 2 are offered online or through graduate distance education programs. The most popular graduate school programs at Vanguard University of Southern California are Industrial and Organizational Psychology, Teaching, and Clinical Psychology. 72% of its graduate students are part-time graduate students.
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    Address
    55 Fair Drive
    Costa Mesa, CA 92626
    Website
    vanguard.edu
    Telephone
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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Deadline for International Students
    Admissions Website
    vanguard.edu/admissions/graduate
    Application Fee
    $500 Graduate Student Scholarship 

    Masters and Doctoral Programs

    Most Popular Programs

    • Industrial and Organizational Psychology
      29 Students
    • Teaching
      23 Students
    • Clinical Psychology
      19 Students
    • Nursing Administration
      12 Students
    • Theological and Ministerial Studies
      12 Students
    • Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
      10 Students
    • Biblical Studies
      0 Students
    • Educational Administration
      0 Students
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    Applying

    Acceptance Rate
    Total Graduate Students
    321
    GRE
    GMAT
    LSAT
    MCAT
    TOEFL
    IELTS
    Application Website
    vanguard.edu/admissions/graduate/how-to-apply
    Interview Required
    Personal Statement Required
    Academic Transcripts Required
    Application Fee Waivers Available
    Letters of Recommendation Required
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    Academics

    Part-time Classes Available
    Weekend Classes Available
    Evening Classes Available
    Poll
    67%
    of students took their classes full time. 3 responses
    67%
    of students completed the program in the time they expected. 3 responses
    100%
    of students agree the program difficulty was manageable. 3 responses
    67%
    of students agree that the online courses were positive experiences. 3 responses
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    Graduate Students

    Total Graduate Students
    321
    Part-Time Grad Students
    232
    Research Assistants
    Teaching Assistants
    Racial Diversity
    • White
      47.4%
    • Hispanic
      30.9%
    • Asian
      10.6%
    • Multiracial
      3.9%
    • African American
      3.3%
    • Unknown
      1.7%
    • International (Non-Citizen)
      1.4%
    • Pacific Islander
      0.6%
    • Native American
      0.3%

    Student Life

    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes students at your school?
    Based on 3 responses
    • Driven
      67%
    • Friendly
      33%
    Poll
    What phrase best describes your program?
    Based on 3 responses
    • Prepared me for the real world
      67%
    • Supportive/helped me grow
      33%

    Professors

    Poll
    67%
    of students agree that professors care about their students' success. 3 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that professors are engaging and easy to understand. 3 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students agree that professors helped connect them to future opportunities. 3 responses

    Tuition & Financial Aid

    In-State Tuition
    Out-of-State Tuition
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    Work Study Program Available
    Teaching/Research Fellowship Available
    Financial Aid Website
    vanguard.edu/admissions/financial-aid

    Campus Resources

    International Students Office
    International Office URL
    Disability Services
    Veterans Services
    Childcare Services
    100%
    of students agree they had access to good mental health resources. 3 responses
    33%
    of students agree the program offered accessible childcare. 3 responses
    67%
    of students agree they felt supported as an international student. 3 responses
    100%
    of students agree they felt supported as a veteran. 3 responses

    Outcomes

    Average Salary After Graduation
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    Career Placement URL
    Poll
    100%
    of students are confident they will graduate. 3 responses
    Poll
    100%
    of students are confident they will find a job after graduation. 3 responses

    Return On Investment

    Poll
    How much did you spend on your graduate degree?
    Based on 3 responses
    • $50K-$75K
      67%
    • $25K-$50K
      33%
    Poll
    How much did you make post-graduation?
    Based on 3 responses
    • $50-$75K
      33%
    • Did not graduate yet
      67%
    67%
    of students feel the degree they are getting at this school is worth the time and money. 3 responses

    Living in the Area

    Central Costa Mesa
    A minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      D
    2. Crime & Safety
      unavailable
    3. Nightlife
      A+
    Median Household Income
    $80,703
    National
    $62,843
    Median Rent
    $1,875
    National
    $1,062
    Median Home Value
    $583,872
    National
    $217,500
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