Vanguard University of Southern California
PrivateCosta Mesa, CA
Vanguard University of Southern California is a private small school in Costa Mesa, CA, enrolling about 1,933 undergraduates. Vanguard University of Southern California is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 62%. Its highest-earning reported major is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Health Professions and Related Programs), where graduates report median earnings of $102,239/year four years out. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
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Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate?
Vanguard University of Southern California in Costa Mesa, CA admits approximately 62% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does Vanguard University of Southern California cost?
Vanguard University of Southern California's total cost of attendance is reported at $52,665 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for Vanguard University of Southern California?
Vanguard University of Southern California's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does Vanguard University of Southern California require students to live on campus?
No -- Vanguard University of Southern California doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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