Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit · 1,933 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,225 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $18,462 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $18,976 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $24,117 |
| Over $110,000 | $27,684 |
| All incomes (average) | $21,241 |
Sticker tuition: $41,700 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 44%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 57%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $59,541
- Median debt at graduation
- $22,000
- International undergrads
- 1 (0.1%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business20%
Psychology17%
Kinesiology & Sports Science12%
Health & Nursing11%
Biology & Life Sciences7%
Education7%
Communications & Media6%
Philosophy & Religion5%
Social Sciences4%
History3%
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