Vanguard University of Southern California: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4498 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1256 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1180 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #103 of 249 | In California |
| #1 of 2 | In Costa Mesa |
| #3003 of 4,103 | For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Assemblies of God Church
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 2,001
- Graduates
- 255
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 77% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,778 | 865 | 1,913 |
| Admissions | 2,079 | 662 | 1,417 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 539 | 183 | 356 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
1,103 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
259 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not 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 |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 1034 (46%) |
|---|---|
| White | 735 (33%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 187 (8%) |
| Asian | 115 (5%) |
| Black or African American | 101 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 63 (3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 10 (0.4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 4 (0.2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Vanguard University of Southern California is $24,279 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 | $18,883 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $19,218 |
| $48-75K | $22,090 |
| $75-110K | $25,240 |
| $110K+ | $30,300 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $38,000 | $12,456 |
| Tuition in-state | $38,000 | $12,456 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $38,000 | $12,456 |
| Fee in-district | $700 | $100 |
| Fee in-state | $700 | $100 |
| Fee out-of-state | $700 | $100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,045 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,940 |
| Room charge | $7,180 |
| Meal charge | $5,760 |
Vanguard University of Southern California majors
Vanguard University of Southern California has granted 420 bachelor's degrees across 30 programs and 126 master's across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Vanguard University of Southern California.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General | 69 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 50 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 43 | |
| Clinical Psychology | 34 | |
| Communication, General | 29 | |
| Industrial and Organizational Psychology | 27 | |
| Nursing Administration | 27 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 24 | |
| Education, General | 24 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 18 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 16 | |
| Sociology, General | 15 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 11 | |
| Musical Theatre | 11 | |
| History, General | 10 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | |
| Pastoral Studies & Counseling | 8 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | |
| Accounting | 7 | |
| Biochemistry | 7 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 6 | |
| Theology & Theological Studies | 6 | |
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| Music, General | 3 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | |
| Communication and Media Studies, Other | 2 | |
| Directing and Theatrical Production | 2 | |
| Mathematics, General | 2 | |
| Bible & Biblical Studies | 1 | |
| Cultural Anthropology | 1 | |
| Environmental Chemistry | 1 | |
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | |
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 420 | 126 |
Vanguard University of Southern California has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 40% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 56% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Vanguard University of Southern California has published 316 scientific papers with 4,246 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, Sociology, Medicine, Psychology, and History.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 3 | 1 |
| 1992 | 3 | 2 |
| 1993 | 1 | 4 |
| 1994 | 2 | 4 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 4 | 8 |
| 1997 | 3 | 3 |
| 1998 | 8 | 20 |
| 1999 | 6 | 27 |
| 2000 | 11 | 35 |
| 2001 | 2 | 76 |
| 2002 | 6 | 88 |
| 2003 | 4 | 90 |
| 2004 | 8 | 111 |
| 2005 | 9 | 147 |
| 2006 | 8 | 128 |
| 2007 | 19 | 154 |
| 2008 | 6 | 146 |
| 2009 | 4 | 143 |
| 2010 | 12 | 164 |
| 2011 | 12 | 168 |
| 2012 | 4 | 157 |
| 2013 | 15 | 177 |
| 2014 | 8 | 166 |
| 2015 | 10 | 194 |
| 2016 | 5 | 176 |
| 2017 | 8 | 216 |
| 2018 | 8 | 191 |
| 2019 | 12 | 220 |
| 2020 | 35 | 248 |
| 2021 | 23 | 312 |
| 2022 | 17 | 284 |
| 2023 | 30 | 285 |
Notable alumni
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Emily Rose
- Occupations
- television actorvoice actorfilm actoractor
- 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).
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Daniel Amen
- Occupations
- medical writerpsychiatrist
- 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-time New York Times best-selling author as of 2012.
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Heidi Baker
- Occupations
- authorpastormissionary
- 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
- cellistcomposermusicianactor
- 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 | 301 |
| 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 |