Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, CA, USA

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
2,256
Total Number of Undergrads
2,001
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
Learning Options
  • Study Abroad
  • Honors Program
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
52%
20-39 Students
37%
40-99 Students
10%
0
100
58%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
63%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%

Faculty Overview

0
100
47%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
41%
58%
Ethnicity

African American
4%
Asian/Pacific Islander
8%
White
62%
Hispanic
14%
Multi-Racial
4%
Unknown
5%

What Students Are Saying

In my time at Vanguard, I have learned more than I possibly could have imagined in general education and theatre. They have provided me with multiple opportunities to gain experience and I couldn't have asked for more.
Amanda from Bakersfield, CA
The teachers really want to see their students succeed.
Andrea from Mission Viejo, CA
Some classes are harder than others, but take them all seriously. in the end you will use all the information, no matter how small.
Kaitlyn from Castaic, CA
their academic rigor is highly strict in this area because of the fact that if a student from vanguard university does not do well in a semester, he or she will placed on academic probation or will not be able to attend vanguard anymore and will receive a letter from the d.a notifying that there will only be one chance to bring up their grades if so, then they could come back for another semester and have to do well.
Cristina De La Cerda from Lancaster, CA
I absolutely love the faculty at Vanguard. The professors are great at their job and because of that, they push you to be great also. Don't come to Vanguard thinking you're going to spend all your time at Disneyland, and none of your time on your schoolwork. You definitely gotta put in the work to keep those grades up!
Caitlyn :) from Temecula Ca
this depends on your professor. my classes are not hard; they are just a lot of work. i took a 400 level english class which was definitely challenging, but not impossible. your professors want to work with you and help you.
ashley from madera, ca
From the looks of it the classes they offer look like they will involve some work, but should not be too stressful.
Alicia from Sacramento, CA