Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA • private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Midsize )
Student Population
Undergrad: 2,224 • Total: 2,545
Academic Calendar
Semester
Honors College/Program
Address
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA
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Website
Region
West
Carnegie Classification
Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 787 (35.4%) • Female: 1,437 (64.6%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 96 4.3%
Black/African American 120 5.4%
Hispanic/Latino 984 44.2%
White 646 29.0%
Two or More Races 53 2.4%
International 1 0.0%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
64.7%
2,214 admitted from 3,422 applicants
Application Types Offered
Application Requirements
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
56.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
51.8%
Freshman Retention Rate
74.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
25.9:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$59,615
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $39,250
Room & Board
$935
Books & Supplies
$19,430
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,906
$30,001-48,000 $14,528
$48,001-75,000 $17,411
$75,001-110,000 $19,543
$110,001+ $27,190
Students Receiving Pell Grants
93%
Average Grant/Scholarship Aid
$20,273

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (7)
Baseball Basketball Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Beach Volleyball Golf Other Sports Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Wrestling
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