Vanguard University of Southern California

Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Costa Mesa, California, accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Vanguard University of Southern California serves students across multiple degree programs. With 1,933 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $59,541 ten years after enrollment, which is 46% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 56.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $22,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.71x. The average net price after financial aid is $21,241 per year. The most popular programs include Psychology, Business Administration & Management, Sports & Fitness, Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, and Cognitive Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$59,541
Graduation Rate
56.3%
Median Debt
$22,000
Average Net Price
$21,241
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.7x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.71x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,933
Admission Rate
62.4%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
70.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$41,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$41,700
Pell Grant Rate
43.8%
Federal Loan Rate
56.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$17,225
Income $30K–$48K
$18,462
Income $48K–$75K
$18,976
Income $110K+
$27,684

Student Demographics

Women
66.1%
White
30.5%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
47.2%
Asian
3.9%
Two or More Races
2.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
65.7%

Accreditations

Programs (32)

Bachelor (18)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Psychology $47,582 74
Business Administration & Management $62,957 60
Sports & Fitness Not reported 50
Registered Nursing $102,239 39
Communications Not reported 27
Sociology Not reported 25
Biology Not reported 15
Religion Not reported 15
Education Not reported 14
History Not reported 14
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Not reported 12
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 11
Marketing Not reported 10
Teacher Education Not reported 9
Music Not reported 7
English Language & Literature Not reported 6
Chemistry Not reported 6
Accounting Not reported 5

Master (6)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries Not reported 43
Cognitive Psychology $75,686 40
Registered Nursing Not reported 24
Curriculum & Instruction Not reported 22
Theological and Ministerial Studies Not reported 20
Biotechnology Not reported 4

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Teacher Education Not reported 33
Show 7 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Secondary Education Bachelor 2
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Bachelor 2
Mathematics Bachelor 2
Physical Sciences Bachelor 1
Cognitive Psychology Graduate Certificate 1
Social Sciences, Other Undergraduate Certificate 1
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods Bachelor 1

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