Vanguard University of Southern California: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4537 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1257 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1181 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #104 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Costa Mesa |
| #3290 of 4,425 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 65%
- Undergraduates
- 1,987
- Graduates
- 232
- Male:Female Ratio
- 34:66
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.vanguard.edu
Vanguard University of Southern California Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Vanguard University of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 65% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 65% | 63% | 65% |
| Applicants | 3,422 | 999 | 2,420 |
| Admissions | 2,214 | 631 | 1,583 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 494 | 154 | 340 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 3 | 5 |
1,052 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
263 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1019 (46%) |
|---|---|
| White | 697 (31%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 181 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 120 (5%) |
| Asian | 120 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 12 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Vanguard University of Southern California is $20,273 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,906 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,528 |
| $48-75K | $17,411 |
| $75-110K | $19,543 |
| $110K+ | $27,190 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $39,250 | $12,618 |
| Tuition in-state | $39,250 | $12,618 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $39,250 | $12,618 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,020 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,406 |
| Room charge | $7,476 |
| Meal charge | $5,930 |
Vanguard University of Southern California majors
Vanguard University of Southern California has granted 407 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 153 master's across 7 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Vanguard University of Southern California.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 74 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 11 | 43 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 53 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 50 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 39 | |
| Communication, General | 26 | |
| Sociology, General | 25 | |
| Nursing Administration | 24 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 22 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 21 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 20 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 19 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 15 | |
| Education, General | 14 | |
| History, General | 14 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 10 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | |
| Musical Theatre | 8 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 6 | |
| Accounting | 5 | |
| Environmental Chemistry | 5 | |
| Biotechnology | 4 | |
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |
| Actuarial Science | 1 | |
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Youth Ministry | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 407 | 153 |
Vanguard University of Southern California has a graduation rate of 56%, which is among the 47% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 56% | 50% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Vanguard University of Southern California has published 382 scientific papers with 5,703 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Environmental Science, Biology, Sociology, History, Geography and Cartography, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 6 |
| 1994 | 4 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 | 9 |
| 1997 | 4 | 5 |
| 1998 | 8 | 21 |
| 1999 | 7 | 33 |
| 2000 | 12 | 38 |
| 2001 | 3 | 83 |
| 2002 | 6 | 92 |
| 2003 | 3 | 94 |
| 2004 | 9 | 119 |
| 2005 | 9 | 146 |
| 2006 | 10 | 133 |
| 2007 | 24 | 162 |
| 2008 | 6 | 158 |
| 2009 | 9 | 155 |
| 2010 | 15 | 184 |
| 2011 | 13 | 225 |
| 2012 | 7 | 212 |
| 2013 | 16 | 239 |
| 2014 | 10 | 215 |
| 2015 | 11 | 237 |
| 2016 | 6 | 235 |
| 2017 | 12 | 264 |
| 2018 | 13 | 240 |
| 2019 | 13 | 293 |
| 2020 | 36 | 317 |
| 2021 | 23 | 439 |
| 2022 | 21 | 391 |
| 2023 | 34 | 416 |
| 2024 | 15 | 428 |
Notable alumni
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Emily Rose
- Occupations
- film actorvoice actortelevision actoractor
- Biography
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Emily Rose is an American actress. She is best known for her role in the critically acclaimed Uncharted video game series as Elena Fisher and for her lead role as Audrey Parker in the Syfy series Haven (2010–2015).
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Daniel Amen
- Occupations
- psychiatristmedical writer
- Biography
-
Daniel Gregory Amen is an American celebrity doctor who practices as a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist. He is the founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of the Amen Clinics. He is also the founder of Change Your Brain Foundation, BrainMD, and Amen University. Discover Magazine recognized Amen's research on PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) as one of the top 100 science stories of 2015. He is a twelve-time New York Times best-selling author as of 2023.
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Heidi Baker
- Occupations
- pastorauthormissionary
- Biography
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Heidi Gayle Baker is a Christian missionary, itinerant speaker, and the CEO of Iris Global, a Christian humanitarian organization. She is the author of several books on Christian spirituality.
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Brent Kutzle
- Occupations
- musiciansongwriterbass guitaristactorcomposer
- Biography
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Brent Michael Kutzle is an American musician, multi-instrumentalist, songwriter, record producer, and film composer originating from Fountain Valley, California. He is the bassist and cellist for the pop rock band OneRepublic.
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Kent J. Ingle
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Kent J. Ingle is the 15th president of Southeastern University, in Lakeland, Florida.
General info
| Alternative names | VUSC Vanguard University |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1920 |
| Motto | Truth, Virtue, Service |
| Colors | blue, gold |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 307 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 55 Fair Dr Costa Mesa, California, 92626 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 112,000 |
| Phone | 7145563610 |