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Vanguard University of Southern California: Admissions, Cost and Majors

By the Lens team · Updated September 14, 2026

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Vanguard University of Southern California is a private university in Costa Mesa, California, with about 1,900 undergraduates. It admitted 62.4% of applicants for fall 2024. Published tuition and fees are $41,700 a year before aid.

What Vanguard University of Southern California costs

Vanguard University of Southern California charges $41,700 a year in published tuition and fees, about $20,850 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance is $52,665 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $23,795 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

Getting into Vanguard University of Southern California

For fall 2024, Vanguard University of Southern California received 3,948 applications and admitted 2,465 students, and 485 enrolled as first-years.

What Vanguard University of Southern California students study

The most common bachelor's degrees at Vanguard University of Southern California (class of 2024, first majors only):

MajorDegrees
Psychology75
Business Administration and Management72
Exercise Science and Kinesiology59
Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse54
Education44
Communication32
Religion / Religious Studies18
History17

Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.

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FAQ

What is Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate? 62.4% for fall 2024: 2,465 of 3,948 applicants were admitted.

How much is tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California? $41,700 a year in published tuition and fees, before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.

How many students go to Vanguard University of Southern California? About 1,900 undergraduates (fall 2024).

What is the campus setting at Vanguard University of Southern California? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small or midsize city.

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