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Vanguard University of Southern California

C
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 55% value
62.4% Acceptance $21,241 Avg net price 56.8% Graduate $59,541 Median earnings 1,933 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
City
Enrollment
1,933 students
Women / Men
66.8% / 33.2%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
62.4%

Cost

Avg net price
$21,241
Sticker price
$52,665
Tuition (in-state)
$41,700
Tuition (out-of-state)
$41,700

Outcomes

Graduation rate
56.8%
Retention rate
70.1%
Median earnings (10y)
$59,541
Median debt
$22,000 (~$239/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
43.8%
Take federal loans
56.8%

All majors at Vanguard University of Southern California

38 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Psychology, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Communication and Media Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Education, General
Curriculum and Instruction
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Religion/Religious Studies
Biology, General
Sociology
Marketing
History
English Language and Literature, General
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Accounting and Related Services
Theological and Ministerial Studies
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Human Resources Management and Services
Social Sciences, Other
Music
Mathematics
Bible/Biblical Studies
Religious Music and Worship
Physical Sciences, General
Chemistry
Anthropology
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Educational Administration and Supervision
Biotechnology
Data Science
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods

Cost & ROI

Is Vanguard University of Southern California worth it?

Pay $21,241/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $59,541 ten years out — about 2.8× the annual cost. Value grade: C.

Avg net price
$21,241/yr
Median earnings
$59,541/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$22,000~$239/mo
4-year est. cost
$84,964net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate?

Vanguard University of Southern California admits 62.4% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%.

How much does Vanguard University of Southern California cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $21,241. The sticker price before any aid is $52,665, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $84,964.

How much debt do Vanguard University of Southern California graduates have?

Graduates leave Vanguard University of Southern California with a median federal student loan balance of $22,000, which works out to about $239 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 56.8% of students take federal loans.

Is Vanguard University of Southern California worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, Vanguard University of Southern California graduates earn a median of $59,541 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.8× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns Vanguard University of Southern California a value grade of C.

What is the graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?

56.8% of full-time undergraduates graduate from Vanguard University of Southern California within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 70.1%.

What are the most popular majors at Vanguard University of Southern California?

38 programs are listed in federal data; 30 have positive share data. The largest reported major at Vanguard University of Southern California is Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (14.8%), followed by Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology (12.1%).

What percent of Vanguard University of Southern California students receive financial aid?

43.8% of Vanguard University of Southern California students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 56.8% take federal student loans.

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