Vanguard University of Southern California

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$40,800

3.95% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$23,286

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

62.4%

3,948 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,246

83.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56.8%

260 Graduates

About

Vanguard University of Southern California is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Vanguard University of Southern California were General Psychology (75 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (72 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (59 degrees).

In 2024, 633 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vanguard University of Southern California. 67.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (252 degrees), 1.03 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (245 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California is $40,800, which is $16,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California is $40,800, which is $16,800 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $23,286.

In 2024, 93% of undergraduate students attending Vanguard University of Southern California received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$40,800

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California was $40,800. The cost of tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California is $16,800 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$23,286

2024 Value

14.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Vanguard University of Southern California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,286. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Vanguard University of Southern California grew by 14.9%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$15,110

Room and Board

$935

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vanguard University of Southern California was of $15,110 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 7.66% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $935. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.7% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Vanguard University of Southern California received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Vanguard University of Southern California received 3,948 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.4% annual growth. Out of those 3,948 applicants, 2,465 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 62.4% acceptance rate.

There were 2,246 students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2024. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Vanguard University of Southern California has an overall enrollment yield of 19.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

62.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,465

Accepted Out of 3,948

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Vanguard University of Southern California was 62.4% (2,465 admissions from 3,948 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 64.7%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 15.4%, while admissions grew by 11.3%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Vanguard University of Southern California had a total enrollment of 2,246 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Vanguard University of Southern California is 1,869 students and the part-time enrollment is 377. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vanguard University of Southern California, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.7% Hispanic or Latino, 31% White, 5.39% Black or African American, 5.3% Asian, 3.07% Two or More Races, 0.445% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.2%), followed by White Female (19.9%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (22.5%) and White Male (11.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,246 students. The full-time enrollment at Vanguard University of Southern California is 1,869 and the part-time enrollment is 377. This means that 83.2% of students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vanguard University of Southern California was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Vanguard University of Southern California had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vanguard University of Southern California (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
1,003 enrolled students
White
697 enrolled students
Black or African American
121 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vanguard University of Southern California is 44.7% Hispanic or Latino, 31% White, 5.39% Black or African American, 5.3% Asian, 3.07% Two or More Races, 0.445% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.312% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 209 students (9.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 227 more women than men received degrees from Vanguard University of Southern California. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vanguard University of Southern California is hispanic or latino (252 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (245 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Vanguard University of Southern California is General Psychology (75 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (72 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (59 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vanguard University of Southern California, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (34 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (18 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are Elementary & middle school teachers (213,485 people), Other managers (188,060 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (182,208 people), Clergy (129,070 people), and Postsecondary teachers (121,453 people).

The most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2024 are Theology (34 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees), Psychology (124 degrees), and History (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Economists

The most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are Theology (34 degrees awarded), Philosophy and Religious Studies (18 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (59 degrees), Psychology (124 degrees), and History (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are Elementary & secondary schools (627,271 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (325,789 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (291,248 people), Outpatient care centers (225,002 people), and Legal services (150,290 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vanguard University of Southern California.

Most Common (2024)

General Psychology
75 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
72 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
59 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Vanguard University of Southern California was General Psychology with 75 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Vanguard University of Southern California according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

203

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

430

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 203 degrees were awarded to men at Vanguard University of Southern California, which is 0.472 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (430).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vanguard University of Southern California by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 49 degrees were awarded to men at Vanguard University of Southern California in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.13 times more than the 23 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Vanguard University of Southern California in General Psychology, which is 3.17 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 54% of students graduating from Vanguard University of Southern California completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
252 degrees awarded
White
245 degrees awarded
Asian
46 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vanguard University of Southern California is hispanic or latino (252 degrees awarded). There were 1.03 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (245 degrees).

6.16% of degree recipients (39 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
255 degrees awarded
White Female
214 degrees awarded
White Female
203 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vanguard University of Southern California is white female (255 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (214 degrees).

Operations

Vanguard University of Southern California has an endowment valued at nearly $18.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.36M (12.9%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Vanguard University of Southern California had a total salary expenditure of 59.1M. Vanguard University of Southern California employs 25 Associate professors, 24 Assistant professors and 22 Professors. Most academics at Vanguard University of Southern California are Female Assistant professor (16), Female Associate professor (14), and Male Professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vanguard University of Southern California are: Management, with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

Endowment

$18.3M

2024 Endowment

13.6%

growth from 2023

Vanguard University of Southern California has an endowment valued at about $18.3M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Vanguard University of Southern California grew 13.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.6M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$27.2M

2024 Salaries

1.73%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Vanguard University of Southern California paid a median of $27.2M in salaries, which represents 46% of their overall expenditure ($59.1M) and a 1.73% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.94% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.61% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.24M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Vanguard University of Southern California paid a total of $6.24M to 73 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vanguard University of Southern California were Management with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 44 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees.

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