Vanguard University of Southern California: Rankings

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The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1181st in the United States, 4537th in the global 2025 rating, and scored in 26 research topics. The Vanguard University of Southern California ranking is based on 3 factors: research output (EduRank's index has 382 academic publications and 5,703 citations attributed to the university), non-academic reputation, and the impact of 5 notable alumni.

Ranking 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
#4641 of 6,395 For History
#4647 of 6,192 For Archaeology
#3300 of 7,918 For Alumni Impact
#4187 of 14,131 For Non-academic Prominence

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Acceptance rate and other statistics

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1153rd for Liberal Arts & Social Sciences in the United States and 5267th in the World with 268 publications made and 3,642 citations received. Main research topics: Political Science, Law, Philosophy, Sociology, History.

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences ranking Location
#1153 of 1,761 In the United States
#1231 of 1,852 In North America
#5267 of 7,081 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences Publications & Citations

Year Liberal Arts & Social Sciences publications Liberal Arts & Social Sciences citations
1992 3 2
1993 1 4
1994 4 3
1995 0 3
1996 4 6
1997 2 5
1998 5 17
1999 5 31
2000 11 24
2001 2 48
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 8 113
2011 11 128
2012 5 128
2013 13 170
2014 8 137
2015 7 151
2016 6 156
2017 8 177
2018 8 160
2019 6 191
2020 24 191
2021 18 285
2022 13 264
2023 27 295
2024 8 241

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 919 990 3290
History 1018 1091 4641
Archaeology 949 1022 4647
Law 1142 1217 4942
Philosophy 1084 1162 5023
Political Science 1159 1236 5104
Linguistics 1063 1138 5159
Sociology 1218 1295 5170

Environmental Science rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1109th for Environmental Science in the United States and 5491st in the World with 155 publications made and 3,353 citations received. Main research topics: Geography and Cartography, Geology.

Environmental Science ranking Location
#1109 of 1,631 In the United States
#1183 of 1,721 In North America
#5491 of 6,876 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Environmental Science Publications & Citations

Year Environmental Science publications Environmental Science citations
1992 2 2
1993 1 1
1994 3 3
1995 1 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 7 65
2012 3 72
2013 6 93
2014 6 74
2015 6 77
2016 1 95
2017 3 108
2018 3 95
2019 7 118
2020 7 123
2021 6 169
2022 7 170
2023 15 152
2024 5 121

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 1028 1103 5175
Geology 1124 1199 5532

Biology rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1250th for Biology in the United States and 5861st in the World with 143 publications made and 2,705 citations received. Main research topic: Biochemistry.

Biology ranking Location
#1250 of 1,609 In the United States
#1324 of 1,698 In North America
#5861 of 6,833 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Biology Publications & Citations

Year Biology publications Biology citations
1992 2 1
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 35
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 91
2012 0 88
2013 1 95
2014 5 85
2015 7 104
2016 3 103
2017 6 106
2018 6 110
2019 7 137
2020 17 149
2021 11 209
2022 8 194
2023 10 165
2024 7 171

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 1163 1232 5500

Psychology rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1185th for Psychology in the United States and 5178th in the World with 114 publications made and 1,756 citations received. Main research topic: Social Psychology.

Psychology ranking Location
#1185 of 1,558 In the United States
#1260 of 1,645 In North America
#5178 of 6,645 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Psychology Publications & Citations

Year Psychology publications Psychology citations
1992 2 2
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 21
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 67
2012 1 56
2013 2 77
2014 0 71
2015 3 68
2016 2 89
2017 4 93
2018 6 87
2019 5 111
2020 13 124
2021 11 163
2022 9 139
2023 11 169
2024 3 170

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 4069

Physics rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1200th for Physics in the United States and 5799th in the World with 103 publications made and 2,381 citations received. Main research topic: Quantum and Particle physics.

Physics ranking Location
#1200 of 1,531 In the United States
#1277 of 1,617 In North America
#5799 of 6,713 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Physics Publications & Citations

Year Physics publications Physics citations
1992 0 0
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 41
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 83
2012 2 62
2013 4 73
2014 2 70
2015 2 79
2016 0 85
2017 4 95
2018 1 82
2019 5 95
2020 5 120
2021 6 154
2022 8 138
2023 7 119
2024 9 126

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 1181 1256 5734

Chemistry rankings

The Vanguard University of Southern California ranked 1202nd for Chemistry in the United States and 5829th in the World with 90 publications made and 1,420 citations received. Main research topic: Biochemistry.

Chemistry ranking Location
#1202 of 1,447 In the United States
#1275 of 1,530 In North America
#5829 of 6,545 In the World

Vanguard University of Southern California
Chemistry Publications & Citations

Year Chemistry publications Chemistry citations
1992 0 0
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 52
2016 0 51
2017 4 60
2018 4 63
2019 6 82
2020 14 92
2021 7 135
2022 8 118
2023 4 110
2024 4 115

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 1163 1232 5500

Other rankings

Non-core subjects for the Vanguard University of Southern California

Speciality United States North America World Rank
Art & Design 1013 1085 4419
Economics 994 1067 4673
Business 971 1046 4748
Mathematics 1186 1261 5659
Medicine 1292 1365 5736
Computer Science 1258 1333 5836
Engineering 1210 1286 5901