Vanguard University of Southern California
55 Fair DrCosta Mesa, CA 92626
(714) 556-3610
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 2917
Type: Private nonprofit 4-year or above
Main Website: www.vanguard.edu
Financial Aid: financial aid link
Annual Costs
Tuition and fees: $30,050.00
Total Cost In-State On-Campus: $43,934.00
Total Cost Out-State On-Campus: $43,934.00
Quick links: Admissions | Test Scoring | Financial Aid | Degrees | Majors | Scholarships
Test Scoring
| 25th Percentile* | 75th Percentile* | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 530 |
| SAT Writing | ||
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
| ACT English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Writing |
*Click here for an explanation of 25th and 75th Percentile scoring.
Financial Aid
| Percentage of students receiving any financial aid | 99% |
| Percentage of students receiving Federal Grants | 39% |
| Average Federal Grant | $4,928.00 |
| State Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving state aid | 36% |
| Average state aid | $7,747.00 |
| Institutional Aid | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving institutional aid | 97% |
| Average institutional aid | $14,444.00 |
| Student Loans | |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students receiving a student loan | 73% |
| Average student loan | $7,750.00 |
- Degrees
- POSTSECONDARY AWARD, CERTIFICATE, OR DIPLOMA (LESS THAN 1 ACADEMIC YEAR)
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- BACHELOR'S DEGREE
- MASTER'S DEGREE
- ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE
- Majors
- Accounting
- Anthropology
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Bible/Biblical Studies
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Business Administration and Management
- Chemistry
- Clinical Psychology
- Communication and Media Studies
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- English Language and Literature
- History
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Mathematics
- Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
- Music
- Musical Theatre
- Nursing Administration
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Psychology
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Sociology
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Theology/Theological Studies
- Youth Ministry
- Anthropology
Vanguard University of Southern California Scholarships
Ministry Grant
Annual award for full-time undergraduate students planning to attend, or currently attending, Vanguard University of Southern California. Applicants must have financial need and be involved in full-time Christian service as ordained and licensed ministers or missionaries. Students primary family income must be derived from ministry to qualify for this scholarship. Due date and number of awards varies. more...
Ministry Dependent Grant
Annual award for full-time undergraduate dependent students whose parents are involved in full-time Christian service as ordained and licensed ministers or missionaries. Applicant must have financial need. Award is limited to students whose primary family income is derived from parents' ministry involvement. Due date and number of awards varies. Renewable. more...
Lion Leadership Scholarship
Annual award for full-time undergraduate transfer students accepted to Vanguard University of Southern California. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need and a minimum 3.5 GPA. Student must have at least 24 college transfer units completed by the end of the fall semester. Due date and number of awards varies. Renewable. more...
Campus Service Grant
Annual award for full-time undergraduates planning to attend, or currently attending, Vanguard University of Southern California. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Recipients may be asked to volunteer time to various campus activities to establish renewal of this award. Due date and number of awards varies. Renewable. more...
Graduate of VU Grant
Annual award for undergraduate students that are graduating at Vanguard University in Costa Mesa, California. Applicant must plan to enroll in additional undergraduate courses. Award amount is up to 25% of undergraduate tuition. Due date and number of awards varies. more...
California Scholarships
Alden S. Crafts Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at the University of California, Davis College of Biological Sciences majoring in Botany or Biological Sciences with an emphasis on Plant Science. Number of awards and award amount may vary. more...
Cristina Cadena Estabrook Piano Accompanist Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Humanities and the Arts majoring in Music. Students must demonstrate talent in piano, sight reading skills, strong interest in choral accompanying, and have financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Craig Perez Scholarship Award
Annual award for upper-division undergraduate student attending California State University-Fullerton (CSUF), majoring in Political Science. Applicant must be nominated by a faculty member and is recognized for the most outstanding essay. more...
Katherine Laun Olson '60 Scholarship
Scholarship for female undergraduate students enrolled at Scripps College. Students must demonstrate financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Roy E. Young & Charles H. Kunsman Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at San Jose State University College of Social Sciences majoring in Political Science. Students applying for the Roy Young award must have a minimum 2.0 GPA, have taken two upper division courses in United State Politics, and submit an essay; Charles Kunsman applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Si & Bob Fluor Scholarship
Scholarship for female undergraduate students enrolled at Scripps College. Students must demonstrate financial need. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Elliott Alexander Memorial Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California State University-Fullerton, majoring in Music. Applicants must be nominated by a faculty member. Candidate must have excellence in choral performance. Due date, number of awards and award amount varies. more...
Mary Renning Phillips Endowed Piano Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students enrolled full-time at California State University-Fresno College of Arts and Humanities majoring in Music Performance in piano. Students must have a minimum 3.0 CGPA and be planning a career in performing arts, teaching, or music education. Deadlines and award amounts may vary. more...
Klein Family-Economics Scholarships
Scholarship for undergraduate seniors attending California State University-Fullerton, majoring in Economics. One award recognizes an undergraduate in Economics 330 and the other award recognizes an undergraduate in Economics 332. Applicants must be nominated by faculty and have a grade of A in Economics 330 or 332, and other evidence of academic achievement. more...
Lou Merrill Scholarship
Scholarship for undergraduate students attending California Polytechnic State University who are enrolled in the College of Agriculture and are majoring in Agribusiness with emphasis in Fair Management. It is recommended that applicants file the FAFSA as most awards are need based. Number of awards and award amount may vary. Nonrenewable. more...