Admissions
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Key Admission Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
2,778
Students Applied
57%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
101
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | December 1 | |
Fall Regular Decision | August 1 | May 1 |
Spring Regular Decision | December 1 | |
Other Priority Deadline | January 15 |
Test Optional
Yes
Application Fee
$45
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Rolling Admissions
No
Admitted Student Stats
US States Represented
33
Countries Represented
7
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1070
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.30
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
What Students Are Saying
Go to Pre-VU at the end of the school year. It's a day-long event and it sealed the deal for myself. Find students in your major and ask to eat with them one day. Being in their group tells you a lot about the school from their perspective and you don't have to sit through the professor's spiels.
Amanda from Bakersfield, CA
Take advantage of the small class sizes and the teacher's office hours. It could help you a lot in your classes you are struggling in. Be open to the people around you, these could be your friends for a lifetime.
Andrea from Mission Viejo, CA
Get you know you teachers. Don't be late to class. and study for all exams, no matter how small they might be.
Kaitlyn from Castaic, CA
professors, advisor's and the whole faculty from the vanguard university expects students to give their all, their best, in any subject or in aspect during their college years, professors want to see that students have the potential and expect the best of you.
Cristina De La Cerda from Lancaster, CA
This is a school where you can get grounded in your faith.
Monet from Mission Viejo, CA
Take advantage of everything that goes on on campus! Even if you're a commuter! There are so many opportunities to get together with other students, and everyone is always so nice and outgoing. Making friends is a breeze!
And study. Studying is good.
And be careful with your flex money. Its wayyy to easy to spend.
And study. Studying is good.
And be careful with your flex money. Its wayyy to easy to spend.
Caitlyn :) from Temecula Ca
take advantage of the community. get to know your professors as well as other students. be prepared to get pushed out of your comfort zone. remember, your story matters.
ashley from madera, ca
Go to Pre-VU!
Alicia from Sacramento, CA
Visit the college. You never know what you like until you see it. Be part of the day long Pre-VU where you can learn a lot about the school. Apply for financial aid early if you need it.
Leigha from Trabuco Canoyon, CA
Visit the campus, sit in on a class, pray about it.
P.S. It is not a religious school, they are just a community being an example and leading to Christ, they are not trying to force their views on you or make you become religious.
P.S. It is not a religious school, they are just a community being an example and leading to Christ, they are not trying to force their views on you or make you become religious.
Anthony from Las Vegas, NV