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Vanguard University of Southern California Computer Science Programs

Vanguard University of Southern California is a private not-for-profit institution located in Costa Mesa, CA. A Mid-Sized City provides an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

Where Is Vanguard University of Southern California?

Get in touch with Vanguard University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone:	7145563610
Website:	www.vanguard.edu/
Admissions:	www.vanguard.edu/admissions/undergraduate
Financial Aid:	www.vanguard.edu/admissions/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Vanguard University?

You can apply to Vanguard University online at: https://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply

Vanguard University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Vanguard University

Here’s what Vanguard University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Vanguard University?

Vanguard University has an acceptance rate of 62%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 20% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Vanguard University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,189	751	63%
Women	2,759	1,714	62%

Can I Afford Vanguard University of Southern California?

The average net price after aid at Vanguard University is $19,761. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$40,800
In-State Fees	$900
Out-of-State Tuition	$40,800
Out-of-State Fees	$900
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$41,700
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$41,700

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 25% of students at Vanguard University receive some form of financial aid (491 students).

Nearly 93% of students at Vanguard University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $25,940 per student.

44% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,565.

Student Loan Debt

57% of Vanguard University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $10,036 per year.

Vanguard University of Southern California Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 373 students enrolled at Vanguard University. Vanguard University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,975 undergraduate students at Vanguard University, approximately 33% are male and 67% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Vanguard University of Southern California undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	79
Black or African American	102
Hispanic	924
White	600
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	9
Two or More Races	43
Non-Resident	5

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Vanguard University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	429
Washington	13
Nevada	7
Arizona	6
Texas	6

Additionally, approximately 0.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Vanguard University of Southern California Graduate Student Diversity

232 of Vanguard University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Vanguard University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Vanguard University of Southern California graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	32
Black or African American	15
Hispanic	68
White	82
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	20
Non-Resident	3

Online Learning at Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

932 undergraduate students at Vanguard University took at least one online class — of those, 215 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 18 students took at least one online class and 178 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University offers 16 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Vanguard University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.