Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CAPrivate nonprofitRank 172 of 1,732Traditional rank 114 of 1,156
Freshman grant vs later years
Average grant per recipient, IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Averages across all recipients, not a prediction for one student. Continuing students include transfers and part-time students. Data is about two years old. How this is calculated.
Average net price by family income (2022-23)
| Family income | Avg net price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $14,906 |
| $30–48k | $14,528 |
| $48–75k | $17,411 |
| $75–110k | $19,543 |
| $110k+ | $27,190 |
First-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Published cost (IPEDS)
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2022-23 | $38,700 |
| Tuition and fees (in-state), 2023-24 | $39,950 |
| Change | $1,250 (+3.2%) |
| On-campus room and board, 2023-24 | $10,790 |
Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics, academic years 2022-23 and 2023-24.
Tuition and fees trend
Published tuition and required fees, +18.5% from first to last year shown. Source: IPEDS Institutional Characteristics 2021-22 and 2023-24 files.
Average net price trend
Average net price for first-time, full-time students receiving grant aid. Source: IPEDS SFA 2022-23.
Outcomes and aid profile
| Bachelor's graduation rate within 6 years | 56% |
| Full-time freshman retention (return for year 2) | 74% |
| Freshmen receiving Pell Grants | 50% |
| Freshmen taking federal loans | 95% |
| Average federal loan (freshmen who borrow) | $5,650 |
| Aid drop one year earlier (2021-22) | $4,746 |
Sources: IPEDS Graduation Rates 2023 (DRVGR), Fall Enrollment 2023 (retention), SFA 2022-23 and 2021-22. "Freshmen" = first-time, full-time undergraduates.
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Similar colleges
| College | Freshman grant | Drop |
|---|---|---|
| California College of the Arts | $29,175 | $4,940 |
| Azusa Pacific University | $28,652 | $6,128 |
| Santa Clara University | $28,375 | −$1,041 |
| Biola University | $28,096 | $3,296 |
| Whittier College | $32,008 | −$1,344 |
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