Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,972
Graduate Enrollment: 293
Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
Assemblies of God Church
Campus Details
Medium City (100k-250k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 69.01%
Male/Female: 34% / 66% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 6.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2014)
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 60.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 48.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 39.3% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 33.1%
Black: 4.3%
Hispanic: 46.5%
Asian: 5.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Black: 4.3%
Hispanic: 46.5%
Asian: 5.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 2.2%
Non-resident alien: 0.2%
Unknown race: 8.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $47,967
In-State tuition: $37,700Out-of-State tuition: $37,700
Estimated books and supplies: $1,120 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,980 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,970 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $17,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,970 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,033 (2017)
Median Family Income: $42,880 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 45.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 88.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $22,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $233 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $15,315 |
| $30k-48k | $16,337 |
| $48k-75k | $19,233 |
| $75k-110k | $20,462 |
| $110k+ | $26,733 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 56%6-year graduation rate: 61%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $22,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,824 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 64.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 70.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.1% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 51.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $46,087 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $48,853 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 33 | $47,900 ($3,992) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 8 | $35,169 ($2,931) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 28 | $55,018 ($4,585) | |||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 16 | $60,594 ($5,050) | |||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 1 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 27 | $33,101 ($2,758) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 30 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 82 | $16,000 | $172 | $36,529 ($3,044) | $45,172 ($3,764) |
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 45 | $56,560 ($4,713) | $59,440 ($4,953) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 18 | $34,586 ($2,882) | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Social Sciences, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 47 | $20,832 | $201 | $92,993 ($7,749) | $99,193 ($8,266) |
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 71 | $26,500 | $276 | $55,422 ($4,619) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 9 | $60,014 ($5,001) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 9 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $77,922Full time faculty: 97%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $7,613,821 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $10,119,935 (2022)