Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private
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Vanguard University of Southern California admitted 62.4% of applicants university-wide (2,465 of 3,948).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 62.4% | 2,465 | 3,948 |
| Men | 63.2% | 751 | 1,189 |
| Women | 62.1% | 1,714 | 2,759 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Dec 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 2,465 admitted students, 485 enrolled (19.7% yield).
Vanguard University of Southern California Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C1–C2 · 2024 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 920–1200
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–31
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Vanguard University of Southern California Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C9–C12 · 2024 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $51,637/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $39,250 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $12,387 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $51,637/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $17,225 |
| $30k–48k | $18,462 |
| $48k–75k | $18,976 |
| $75k–110k | $24,117 |
| Over $110k | $27,684 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Alumni & Friends Scholarship Fund — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- Alumni & Friends Scholarship Fund — Varies (Need Based)
Vanguard University of Southern California Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections G–H · 2024
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official high school or GED transcript
- Christian Experience Statement
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official high school or GED transcript
- Christian Experience Statement
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Essay prompts
Vanguard University of Southern California requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 4, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $59,541
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 56.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 74%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $22,000
- At graduation
Vanguard University of Southern California · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #409
Deadlines
- 2026-12-01Early Action — Non-binding early round
- 2027-08-01Regular Decision — Standard deadline
Vanguard University of Southern California Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections C21–C22 · 2024
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (20%), Psychology (17%), Biological & life sciences (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 16:1 · 49% of class sections have under 20 students.
Vanguard University of Southern California Common Data Set 2024-2025 · Sections E, F, I · 2024 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.