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Costa Mesa, CA · Private nonprofit
At a glance

62.4%

Acceptance rate

$19,761

Avg net price

1,975

Enrollment

Degrees awarded
2024-25
All fields, 2024-25Bachelor’s 406Master’s 110
Bachelor’s 80Master’s 0
Bachelor’s 70Master’s 57
Bachelor’s 50Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 45Master’s 9
Bachelor’s 30Master’s 4
Bachelor’s 29Master’s 15
Bachelor’s 25Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 20Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 13Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 12Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 8Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 8Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 6Master’s 25
Bachelor’s 4Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 3Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 2Master’s None reported
Bachelor’s 1Master’s None reported
College athletics

NCAA program details

NCAA program

Vanguard University

Primary division
Division II
Primary conference
Pacific West Conference
Projected sponsored sports17
BaseballBeach VolleyballMen's BasketballMen's Cross CountryMen's GolfMen's SoccerMen's Track, OutdoorMen's Volleyball

Athletic participation

416 unique student-athletes · 16 varsity teams

Application deadlines
For fall 2027 entry

Early action (non-binding)

Dec 1, 2026

Priority deadline

Jan 1, 2027

Regular decision

Mar 2, 2027

Rolling admission

No deadline

FAFSA due Mar 2

· Apply with the college's application or Common App

Cost

Published on-campus price, 2024–25

Tuition
$40,800
Required fees
$900
Food and housing
$13,450
Books and supplies
$1,060
Other expenses
$4,235
Total
$60,445
Total by year
  1. $49,90019–20
  2. $50,22020–21
  3. $51,77021–22
  4. $53,15022–23
  5. $57,55023–24
  6. $60,44524–25

Net price by family income, 2022–23

Students of all incomes paid $19,761 on average. Grants and scholarships covered the rest of the cost.

Net price covers first-time, full-time students who received federal aid.

Graduation and Retention
4-year graduation52%
6-year graduation56%
Retention rate74%
Earnings and Debt
Median earnings (10yr)$59,541
Median debt$22,000
Campus
Enrollment1,975
Student-faculty ratio16:1
SettingCity
HSI

Sources