Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA · Private Nonprofit
Test scores
ACT midpoint: 22
Popular programs at Vanguard University of Southern California
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psychology, General. | 69 | |
| 2 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 62 | |
| 3 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 53 | |
| 4 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 43 | |
| 5 | Communication and Media Studies. | 39 | |
| 6 | Education, General. | 24 | |
| 7 | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 20 | |
| 8 | Religion/Religious Studies. | 18 | |
| 9 | Biology, General. | 16 | |
| 10 | Sociology. | 15 | |
| 11 | Marketing. | 11 | |
| 12 | History. | 10 | |
| 13 | English Language and Literature, General. | 8 | |
| 14 | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | |
| 15 | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | |
| 16 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 5 | |
| 17 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | |
| 18 | Music. | 3 | |
| 19 | Mathematics. | 2 | |
| 20 | Bible/Biblical Studies. | 1 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?
Vanguard University of Southern California has an acceptance rate of 62% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Vanguard University of Southern California?
SAT score data for Vanguard University of Southern California is not currently published.
How much does Vanguard University of Southern California cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Vanguard University of Southern California is approximately $21,241 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?
4-year graduation rate data for Vanguard University of Southern California is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.