Vanguard University of Southern California, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Assemblies of God Church
Main Campus
Vanguard University of Southern California Rankings
Affordability58
Selectivity14
Retention34
Graduation32
Earnings33
Diversity75
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Vanguard University of Southern California
74%
Bachelor’s
9%
Associate’s
17%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences3%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism7%
Computer and Information Sciences<1%
Education8%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History4%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies9%
Philosophy and Religious Studies9%
Psychology19%
Social Sciences5%
Theology and Religious Vocations2%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Vanguard University of Southern California
40%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
20
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)470–550
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)17–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Vanguard University of Southern California
$34K
In-State Tuition
$34K
Out-of-State Tuition
$45K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $18K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $16K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $19K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Vanguard University of Southern California
84%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$241
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 38% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 16% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 12% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $37K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 69% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 76% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Vanguard University of Southern California
75%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 59% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 63% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 56% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 64% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 48% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 66% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 83% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 50% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 62% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 54% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Vanguard University of Southern California
92%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$20K
25 Pctl Salary
$54K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 88% | 81% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 85% | 79% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 86% | 79% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $7K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $20K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $29K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $54K | $45K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $70K | $62K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at Vanguard University of Southern California
1,842
Undergraduates
76%
Full-time Undergrads
21
Avg Entry Age
321
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 4% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 5% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 38% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 42% | 39% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | <1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 4% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 30% | 49% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 17% | 11% | 14% |
| >$110K | 22% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Vanguard University of Southern California, CA
Orange Coast College
1 miles, NW
Pacific College
2 miles, NE
Interior Designers Institute
3 miles, SE
Paul Mitchell the School-Costa Mesa
3 miles, NW