Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA

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Acceptance Rate

65%

Enrollment

1,975

Graduation Rate

56%

Student-Faculty Ratio

16:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,541

Retention Rate

74%

Admissions

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

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Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$39,950

Out-of-State Tuition

$39,950

Avg Net Price

$19,761

Room & Board

$10,790

Total COA

$50,178

Median Debt

$22,000

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30,000

$14,906

$30,001–48,000

$14,528

$48,001–75,000

$17,411

$75,001–110,000

$19,543

$110,001+

$27,190

Pell Grant Rate: 43%

Federal Loan Rate: 84%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$50,740

Estimated Net Price$19,761 (avg)

This is a rough estimate based on published IPEDS data. Actual aid depends on your full financial profile, merit scholarships, and institutional policies.

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

56%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$59,541

Retention Rate

74%

Median Debt

$22,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

18.6%

Psychology

18.1%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

12.3%

Health Professions

9.6%

Communication

6.6%

Social Sciences

6.4%

Education

6.1%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.4%

Biology

4.2%

Philosophy & Religious Studies

3.7%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	75	$99,193
Psychology, General	67	$45,172
Business Administration, Management and Operations	51	$55,422
Communication and Media Studies	36	$47,900
Sociology	30	$34,586
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	28	$33,101
Religion/Religious Studies	21	—
Biology, General	19	—
English Language and Literature, General	13	—
Education, General	12	$55,018
Music	10	—
History	10	—
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft	9	—
Marketing	8	$60,014
Accounting and Related Services	7	—