Vanguard University of Southern California

https://www.vanguard.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$37,000

3.21% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$20,427

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.13%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

69%

2,917 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

2,268

80.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

61.5%

228 Graduates

About

Vanguard University of Southern California is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Vanguard University of Southern California were General Psychology (66 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (36 degrees).

In 2021, 594 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Vanguard University of Southern California. 69.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (238 degrees), 1.01 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (235 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California is $37,000, which is $13,816 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California is $37,000, which is $13,816 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,427.

In 2021, 94% of undergraduate students attending Vanguard University of Southern California received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$37,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California was $37,000. The cost of tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California is $13,816 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,427

2021 Value

5.72%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Vanguard University of Southern California had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,427. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Vanguard University of Southern California grew by 5.72%.

This chart compares the average net price of Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,125

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Vanguard University of Southern California was of $13,125 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 10.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 43.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

94%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

94% of undergraduate students at Vanguard University of Southern California received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 2.08% with respect to 2020, when 96% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.13%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Vanguard University of Southern California was 1.13%, which represents 7 out of the 620 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Vanguard University of Southern California received 2,917 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 28.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,917 applicants, 2,013 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69% acceptance rate.

There were 2,268 students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2021. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Vanguard University of Southern California has an overall enrollment yield of 24.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,013

Accepted Out of 2,917

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Vanguard University of Southern California was 69% (2,013 admissions from 2,917 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 50%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 28.1%, while admissions declined by −0.691%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

12%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Vanguard University of Southern California had a total enrollment of 2,268 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Vanguard University of Southern California is 1,831 students and the part-time enrollment is 437. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Vanguard University of Southern California, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.5% Hispanic or Latino, 34% White, 5.78% Asian, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.397% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (34.6%), followed by White Female (21.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (14.1%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.9%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (27.8%) and Asian Female (9.26%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,268 students. The full-time enrollment at Vanguard University of Southern California is 1,831 and the part-time enrollment is 437. This means that 80.7% of students enrolled at Vanguard University of Southern California are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

75%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Vanguard University of Southern California was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Vanguard University of Southern California had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Vanguard University of Southern California (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,009 enrolled students
White
772 enrolled students
Asian
131 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Vanguard University of Southern California is 44.5% Hispanic or Latino, 34% White, 5.78% Asian, 4.37% Black or African American, 2.16% Two or More Races, 0.397% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.309% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 187 students (8.25%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 230 more women than men received degrees from Vanguard University of Southern California. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Vanguard University of Southern California is white (238 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (235 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Vanguard University of Southern California is General Psychology (66 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (66 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (36 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Vanguard University of Southern California, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (26 degrees awarded), Psychology (127 degrees), and THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are Elementary & middle school teachers (213,665 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (172,301 people), Other managers (162,372 people), Clergy (130,308 people), and Postsecondary teachers (118,719 people).

The most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California in 2021 are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (26 degrees awarded), Psychology (127 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (16 degrees), History (19 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES. (26 degrees awarded), Psychology (127 degrees), THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS. (16 degrees), History (19 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (36 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Vanguard University of Southern California are Elementary & secondary schools (563,739 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (298,066 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (261,503 people), Outpatient care centers (179,003 people), and Religious organizations (150,362 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Vanguard University of Southern California.

Most Common (2020)

General Psychology
67 degree-majors awarded
Nursing Administration
51 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Vanguard University of Southern California was General Psychology with 67 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Vanguard University of Southern California according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

182

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

412

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 182 degrees were awarded to men at Vanguard University of Southern California, which is 0.442 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (412).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Vanguard University of Southern California by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Vanguard University of Southern California in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.06 times more than the 32 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to men at Vanguard University of Southern California in General Psychology, which is 4.08 times more than the 13 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

51%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 51% of students graduating from Vanguard University of Southern California completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Vanguard University of Southern California is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
238 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
235 degrees awarded
Asian
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Vanguard University of Southern California is white (238 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (235 degrees).

6.4% of degree recipients (38 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
165 degrees awarded
White Female
161 degrees awarded
White Male
77 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Vanguard University of Southern California is hispanic or latino female (165 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (161 degrees).

Operations

Vanguard University of Southern California has an endowment valued at nearly $10.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.3M (22.7%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Vanguard University of Southern California had a total salary expenditure of 50.3M. Vanguard University of Southern California employs 30 Professors, 25 Associate professors and 23 Assistant professors. Most academics at Vanguard University of Southern California are Male Professor (17), Female Associate professor (16), and Female Assistant professor (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vanguard University of Southern California are: Business and Financial Operations, with 42 employees, Management, with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

Endowment

$10.1M

2021 Endowment

32.9%

growth from 2020

Vanguard University of Southern California has an endowment valued at about $10.1M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Vanguard University of Southern California grew 32.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $40.3M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Vanguard University of Southern California (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23.9M

2021 Salaries

1.83%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Vanguard University of Southern California paid a median of $23.9M in salaries, which represents 47.6% of their overall expenditure ($50.3M) and a 1.83% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.56M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Vanguard University of Southern California paid a total of $6.56M to 83 employees working as instructors, which represents 27.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

30 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

42 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Vanguard University of Southern California were Professor with 30 employees, Associate professor with 25 employees, and Assistant professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Vanguard University of Southern California were Business and Financial Operations with 42 employees, Management with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 34 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Vanguard University of Southern California was Male Professor with 17 employees, Female Associate professor with 16 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 14 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Vanguard University of Southern California.