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VANGUARD UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

  • 55 Fair Dr
  • Costa Mesa, CA 92626
  • OPEID College Code: 00129300
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  • General Phone: (714) 556-3610
  • President: Carol Taylor
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Midsized City
  • Student Enrollment: 1,923
  • College Mascot: Lions
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Vanguard University of Southern California - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • Assemblies of God Church
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
 
 
 
Vanguard University of Southern California Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $45.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants279508787
Number Granted Admission (%)211 (76%)414 (81%)625 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)102 (48%)166 (40%)268 (43%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam22283%
ACT ® Exam6424%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading460540
SAT ® Math450540
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite--
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving67%27%17%92%
Avg Amount Receiving$10,710$4,150$7,178$12,384
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)3.2%2.1%1.8%
Number in Default161214
Number in Repayment499551773
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$25,452$24,050$22,726
In-State Tuition and Fees$25,452$24,050$22,726
Out of State Tuition and Fees$25,452$24,050$22,726
Books and Supplies$1,638$1,566$1,314
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,994$7,668$7,270
Other Expenses$3,042$2,970$2,862
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$38,126$36,254$34,172
In-State$38,126$36,254$34,172
Out of State$38,126$36,254$34,172
Off Campus
In-District$27,090$25,616$24,040
In-State$27,090$25,616$24,040
Out of State$27,090$25,616$24,040
Off Campus with Family
In-District$27,090$25,616$24,040
In-State$27,090$25,616$24,040
Out of State$27,090$25,616$24,040
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree12-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting Degree2-
Business Administration Degree1038
International Business Degree9-
Marketing Degree11-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Degree28-
Digital Communication and Media Degree28-
Radio and Television Degree1-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other Degree--
 
Education
Education Degree2532
Physical Education Degree3-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree10-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature Degree1-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree2-
Nursing Degree44-
 
History
History Degree16-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree3-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Religious Studies, Other Degree11-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree1-
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology Degree-21
Psychology Degree80-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Kinesiology and Exercise Science Degree13-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology Degree12-
Sociology Degree33-
 
Theology and Religious Vocations
Missions, Missionary Studies and Missiology Degree9-
Pastoral Studies, Counseling Degree266
Theology Degree-7
Youth Ministry Degree5-
Biblical Studies Degree33
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree10-
Music Degree10-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 1,923
    • Undergraduate: 1,652 Graduate: 271
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 729 Female: 1,194
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 628 Female: 1,024
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 101 Female: 170
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,407 Part-Time: 516
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 1,293 Part-Time: 359
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 114 Part-Time: 157
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien221%
American Indian322%
Black794%
Asian995%
Hispanic33117%
White1,21063%
Unknown1508%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18422%
Ages 18-1948025%
Ages 20-2158831%
Ages 22-2427214%
Ages 25-2920911%
Ages 30-341015%
Ages 35-39603%
Ages 40-49995%
Ages 50-65623%
Age Over 6510.05%
Age Unknown90.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees332209123
Faculty Status18672114
Tenured Faculty43412
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service17562113
Primarily Instruction17562113
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial49463
Other Professionals70673
Technical and/or Paraprofessional38344
Clerical And Secretarial34304
Service and/or Maintenance44-
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,339 (59)$64,898 (34)$58,859 (25)
Professor$73,379 (21)$73,279 (18)$73,982 (3)
Associate Professor$59,294 (22)$58,201 (10)$60,205 (12)
Assistant Professor$52,551 (15)$50,918 (6)$53,639 (9)
Instructor$44,312 (1)- (-)$44,312 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,516 (3)$97,784 (1)$61,382 (2)
Professor$97,784 (1)$97,784 (1)- (-)
Associate Professor$68,323 (1)- (-)$68,323 (1)
Assistant Professor$54,440 (1)- (-)$54,440 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$62,233 (62)$65,330 (35)$58,219 (27)
Professor$73,680 (22)$73,633 (19)$73,982 (3)
Associate Professor$59,146 (23)$58,201 (10)$59,874 (13)
Assistant Professor$52,050 (16)$50,918 (6)$52,730 (10)
Instructor$44,312 (1)- (-)$44,312 (1)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,795,426$869,797$925,629
Ratio (%)100%48%52%
 
Participants
All Athletes1919794
Unduplicated Athletes1889692
Baseball3030-
Basketball271413
All Track Combined251213
Soccer452322
Softball17-17
Swimming18108
Tennis1688
Volleyball13-13
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$26,707$28,507
Assistant Coaches-$4,261$2,579
 
Coaches
All Coaches341519
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball835
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches624
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Swimming211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 73%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students55%
 
By Gender
Male52%
Female56%
 
By Race
American Indian-
Black45%
Asian59%
Hispanic48%
White57%
Unknown62%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less46%
5 Years54%
6 Years55%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Burglary96
On Campus
Burglary146
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