Vanguard University of Southern California Rankings
| Rank | Ranking |
|---|---|
| #4357 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1225 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1151 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #97 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Costa Mesa |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 50%
- Undergraduates
- 1,997
- Graduates
- 292
- Male:Female Ratio
- 31:69
- 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
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Applicants | 4,055 | 1,123 | 2,932 |
| Admissions | 2,027 | 566 | 1,461 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 554 | 160 | 394 |
154 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,135 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
491 or 89%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 950
or below
75% of them
had 1140
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Vanguard University of Southern California are 950-1140 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
152 or 27%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 18
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the Vanguard University of Southern California are 18-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| SAT/ACT | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 985 (43%) |
|---|---|
| White | 818 (36%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 153 (7%) |
| Asian | 128 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 109 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 62 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 16 (0.7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 9 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,602 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,246 |
| $48-75K | $19,963 |
| $75-110K | $23,446 |
| $110K+ | $27,742 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,850 | $16,080 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,850 | $16,080 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,850 | $16,080 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $100 |
Room and board price
| Dormitory capacity | 1,049 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,450 |
| Room charge | $6,020 |
| Meal charge | $5,430 |
Vanguard University of Southern California Majors
| Major | Bachelor's | Master's |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Administration | 51 | 25 |
| Psychology, General | 67 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 51 | |
| Sociology, General | 30 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 29 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 28 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 24 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 21 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 20 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 19 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 17 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 15 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 13 | |
| Education, General | 12 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Music, General | 7 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 7 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 6 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 5 | |
| Musical Theatre | 4 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 3 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 3 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 2 | |
| Jazz & Jazz Studies | 2 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | |
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 418 | 100 |
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 63% | 58% | 65% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 0 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 3 | 5 |
| 1994 | 1 | 3 |
| 1995 | 1 | 7 |
| 1996 | 2 | 9 |
| 1997 | 0 | 5 |
| 1998 | 3 | 15 |
| 1999 | 4 | 23 |
| 2000 | 7 | 31 |
| 2001 | 2 | 70 |
| 2002 | 3 | 79 |
| 2003 | 1 | 67 |
| 2004 | 5 | 83 |
| 2005 | 6 | 103 |
| 2006 | 5 | 103 |
| 2007 | 10 | 126 |
| 2008 | 5 | 108 |
| 2009 | 0 | 115 |
| 2010 | 6 | 104 |
| 2011 | 7 | 139 |
| 2012 | 2 | 133 |
| 2013 | 9 | 125 |
| 2014 | 5 | 133 |
| 2015 | 6 | 141 |
| 2016 | 3 | 125 |
| 2017 | 1 | 126 |
| 2018 | 3 | 121 |
| 2019 | 4 | 133 |
| 2020 | 20 | 141 |
| 2021 | 10 | 166 |
Notable alumni
-
Emily Rose
- Occupations
- actortelevision actorfilm actorvoice actor
- Biography
-
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).
-
Daniel Amen
- Occupations
- psychiatristmedical writer
- Biography
-
Daniel Gregory Amen is an American celebrity doctor who practices as a psychiatrist and brain disorder specialist as director of the Amen Clinics. He is a five-times New York Times best-selling author as of 2012.
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Heidi Baker
- Occupations
- authormissionarypastor
- Biography
-
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.
-
Brent Kutzle
- Occupations
- cellist
- Biography
-
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.
-
Kent J. Ingle
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
-
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 | 304 |
| 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 |
| Fax | +1 (714) 957 9317 |