Vanguard University of Southern California: Rankings

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The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1125th in the United States, 4337th in the global 2026 rating, and scored in 27 research topics. The Vanguard University of Southern California ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 400 academic publications and 6,063 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.

Ranking Category
#4337 of 14,131 In the World
#1200 of 2,597 In North America
#1125 of 2,496 In the United States
#102 of 249 In California
#1 of 2 In Costa Mesa
#3317 of 4,461 For Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
#4637 of 6,424 For History
#4674 of 6,212 For Archaeology
#3295 of 8,074 For Alumni Impact
#3764 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1141st for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5248th in the World with 277 publications made and 3,870 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Philosophy, Law, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1141 of 1,763 In the United States
#1219 of 1,854 In North America
#5248 of 7,088 In the World

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Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1993 1 4
1994 4 3
1995 1 3
1996 4 6
1997 2 5
1998 5 17
1999 5 31
2000 11 24
2001 2 47
2002 3 62
2003 2 46
2004 8 60
2005 5 85
2006 8 74
2007 17 102
2008 4 96
2009 5 103
2010 9 113
2011 11 128
2012 5 128
2013 13 170
2014 8 138
2015 7 150
2016 6 157
2017 8 178
2018 8 162
2019 6 190
2020 20 187
2021 19 284
2022 14 266
2023 28 296
2024 8 250
2025 10 227

The following table provides academic rankings for The Vanguard University of Southern California in various areas of Liberal Arts & Social Sciences.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies 917 987 3317
History 1009 1082 4637
Archaeology 947 1020 4674
Law 1143 1219 4986
Philosophy 1077 1155 5028
Sociology 1192 1269 5127
Political Science 1157 1234 5146
Linguistics 1054 1129 5162

Environmental Science rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1108th for Environmental Science in the United States and 5529th in the World with 160 publications made and 3,504 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1108 of 1,637 In the United States
#1182 of 1,727 In North America
#5529 of 6,888 In the World

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Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1993 1 1
1994 3 3
1995 2 2
1996 3 5
1997 1 2
1998 5 16
1999 5 18
2000 7 17
2001 2 40
2002 4 40
2003 1 43
2004 5 40
2005 3 61
2006 6 57
2007 10 83
2008 0 74
2009 2 65
2010 6 83
2011 6 67
2012 3 71
2013 6 93
2014 6 75
2015 6 77
2016 1 95
2017 3 108
2018 4 96
2019 7 117
2020 7 119
2021 7 168
2022 7 170
2023 15 153
2024 5 123
2025 5 118

The following table provides academic rankings for The Vanguard University of Southern California in various areas of Environmental Science.

Environmental Science subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Geography and Cartography 1027 1102 5205
Geology 1123 1198 5551

Biology rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1245th for Biology in the United States and 5870th in the World with 149 publications made and 2,868 citations received. Main research topic: Biochemistry.

Biology ranking Location
#1245 of 1,612 In the United States
#1319 of 1,701 In North America
#5870 of 6,841 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1993 0 1
1994 2 2
1995 0 0
1996 2 5
1997 1 3
1998 2 8
1999 3 12
2000 3 15
2001 1 34
2002 0 39
2003 1 37
2004 1 50
2005 3 72
2006 5 50
2007 6 77
2008 2 68
2009 4 55
2010 4 81
2011 6 90
2012 0 88
2013 1 95
2014 5 85
2015 7 104
2016 3 103
2017 6 105
2018 7 110
2019 7 136
2020 17 147
2021 11 206
2022 8 193
2023 9 165
2024 7 174
2025 8 157

The following table provides academic rankings for The Vanguard University of Southern California in various areas of Biology.

Biology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 1159 1228 5507

Medicine rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1290th for Medicine in the United States and 5761st in the World with 124 publications made and 2,498 citations received. Main research topic: Pathology.

Medicine ranking Location
#1290 of 1,604 In the United States
#1363 of 1,689 In North America
#5761 of 6,793 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Medicine Publications & Citations

Year Medicine publications Medicine citations
1993 0 2
1994 2 3
1995 1 2
1996 4 4
1997 1 2
1998 4 11
1999 2 10
2000 4 13
2001 1 29
2002 0 35
2003 0 29
2004 1 40
2005 1 68
2006 2 36
2007 3 73
2008 1 64
2009 2 61
2010 5 72
2011 3 81
2012 1 90
2013 3 110
2014 2 84
2015 3 99
2016 0 103
2017 5 104
2018 6 114
2019 5 138
2020 21 177
2021 8 205
2022 9 180
2023 5 180
2024 6 177
2025 8 179

The following table provides academic rankings for The Vanguard University of Southern California in various areas of Medicine.

Medicine subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Pathology 1121 1193 5333

Psychology rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1175th for Psychology in the United States and 5168th in the World with 117 publications made and 1,936 citations received. Main research topic: Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#1175 of 1,561 In the United States
#1250 of 1,648 In North America
#5168 of 6,663 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1993 0 5
1994 0 0
1995 1 4
1996 4 5
1997 2 3
1998 3 14
1999 2 17
2000 3 10
2001 1 20
2002 2 33
2003 0 16
2004 1 28
2005 1 41
2006 4 26
2007 4 55
2008 2 37
2009 1 52
2010 1 44
2011 3 68
2012 1 56
2013 2 77
2014 0 71
2015 3 68
2016 2 90
2017 4 93
2018 7 87
2019 5 111
2020 11 124
2021 11 163
2022 9 140
2023 10 169
2024 3 181
2025 6 168

The following table provides academic rankings for The Vanguard University of Southern California in various areas of Psychology.

Psychology subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Social Psychology 979 1050 4114

Physics rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1195th for Physics in the United States and 5802nd in the World with 108 publications made and 2,507 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1195 of 1,537 In the United States
#1272 of 1,623 In North America
#5802 of 6,729 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1993 0 0
1994 0 0
1995 1 2
1996 0 0
1997 2 1
1998 4 3
1999 4 14
2000 3 18
2001 2 40
2002 2 52
2003 0 54
2004 2 68
2005 3 73
2006 2 68
2007 7 59
2008 3 69
2009 2 59
2010 3 68
2011 4 82
2012 2 61
2013 4 73
2014 2 69
2015 2 79
2016 0 85
2017 4 96
2018 1 81
2019 5 94
2020 5 121
2021 6 154
2022 8 140
2023 7 120
2024 9 129
2025 8 137

The following table provides academic rankings for The Vanguard University of Southern California in various areas of Physics.

Physics subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Quantum and Particle physics 1180 1255 5752

Chemistry rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1202nd for Chemistry in the United States and 5837th in the World with 93 publications made and 1,539 citations received. Main research topic: Biochemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#1202 of 1,455 In the United States
#1275 of 1,538 In North America
#5837 of 6,561 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1993 0 1
1994 0 0
1995 0 0
1996 1 0
1997 0 0
1998 1 0
1999 1 2
2000 2 9
2001 1 16
2002 2 20
2003 0 18
2004 1 32
2005 3 32
2006 1 28
2007 8 37
2008 2 35
2009 2 34
2010 2 42
2011 2 55
2012 0 43
2013 2 40
2014 3 47
2015 2 53
2016 0 51
2017 4 60
2018 4 63
2019 6 82
2020 14 93
2021 7 134
2022 8 119
2023 3 109
2024 4 120
2025 7 125

The following table provides academic rankings for The Vanguard University of Southern California in various areas of Chemistry.

Chemistry subfield United States ranking North America ranking World rank
Biochemistry 1159 1228 5507

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Vanguard University of Southern California

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Art & Design 1011 1083 4449
Economics 1003 1077 4756
Business 984 1059 4851
Mathematics 1186 1261 5678
Computer Science 1256 1331 5859
Engineering 1209 1286 5911