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Vanguard University of Southern California

Private nonprofit Costa Mesa, CA · Urban · Far West · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
56%
Graduation Rate
$59,541
Earnings (10yr)
$21,241
Net Price
62%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Nearly 2,000 students choose Vanguard University of Southern California for its close-knit community and strong programs in Business, Psychology, and Health Professions. With a 62% acceptance rate, it welcomes a diverse array of applicants, fostering an environment where students can thrive both academically and socially.

Chetty/Opportunity Insights data is not available for Vanguard, but the university does serve a significant number of Pell Grant recipients, with 44% of students receiving this financial aid. This suggests a commitment to supporting students from various economic backgrounds. While specific mobility metrics are absent, the school’s focus on upward mobility can be inferred from its program offerings that align with high-demand career fields.

The cost of attendance is $21,241, and graduates earn an average of $59,541 within ten years of completing their degrees. With a median debt of $22,000, students can expect a manageable financial burden post-graduation. Those who thrive here are often driven individuals pursuing careers in business, health, and education, looking for a supportive environment to launch their professional journeys.

Rankings

How Vanguard Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation56%Earnings 10yr$60KNet Price$21KRetention70%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate44%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$17K$0-30K$18K$30-48K$19K$48-75K$28K$110K+

The Mobility Equation

Mobility = Access x Success. How many low-income students get in, and how many reach the top 20%?

ACCESS% from bottom 20%618.3%SUCCESS% who reach top 20%1836.2%MOBILITY113.54%

Cost & Financial Aid

$41,700
In-State Tuition
$41,700
Out-of-State
$21,241
Avg Net Price
$22,000
Median Debt
44%
Pell Grant Rate
57%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$17,225
Family Income $0–$30K
$18,462
Family Income $30K–$48K
$18,976
Family Income $48K–$75K
$27,684
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$43,464
6 Years After Entry
$54,755
8 Years
$59,541
10 Years
0.37x
Debt-to-Earnings
64%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$43,464 6yr $54,755 8yr $59,541 10yr

Social Mobility

Data: Raj Chetty's Mobility Report Card · 30M+ anonymized tax records

113.54%
Mobility Rate
Bottom 20% → Top 20%
1836.2%
Success Rate
If bottom 20% get in
618.3%
From Bottom 20%
Share of students
$83,200
Parent Median Income

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.83
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.02
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
3.9%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 62%
Retention Rate 70%
ACT Midpoint 22
Full-Time Faculty 100%
Faculty Salary (mo) $9,494
Diversity Index 0.68
First-Gen Students 36%

Top Programs

Business & Marketing 17%
Psychology 15%
Health Professions 11%
Education 11%
Communications 6%
Biology & Biomedical 6%
Visual & Performing Arts 5%
Social Sciences 3%