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Vanguard University of Southern California In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$39,950
Out-of-state tuition
$39,950
Average net price
$19,761
Attendance cost
$50,178
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Vanguard University of Southern California Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Vanguard University of Southern California.
Tuition
Per semester: $19,975
Annual: $39,950
Room and board
Per semester: $5,395
Annual: $10,790
Books and supplies
Per semester: $468
Annual: $935
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $2,938
Annual: $5,875
Attendance cost
Per semester: $25,089
Annual: $50,178
Vanguard University of Southern California Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$159,800
Four-year attendance estimate
$200,712
Four-year average net price
$79,044
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Vanguard University of Southern California is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $39,950 and out-of-state tuition is $39,950. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Vanguard University of Southern California as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Vanguard University of Southern California reports $39,950 for out-of-state tuition and $39,950 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$10,790
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$19,430
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$935
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$5,875
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$50,178
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Vanguard University of Southern California pays approximately $19,761 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
64.70%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Vanguard University of Southern California Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 64.70%. This means approximately 647 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,975 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
64.70%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$39,950
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$39,950
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$50,178
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$19,761
State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
42.88%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
84.06%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Vanguard University of Southern California Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$39,950
Room and board
$10,790
Books and supplies
$935
Other expenses
$5,875
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$50,178
Average net price
$19,761
Average aid coverage
61%
$30,417 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Vanguard University of Southern California pays approximately $19,761 per year after grants and aid. This is above the California average of $19,695 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Vanguard University of Southern California?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Vanguard University of Southern California net price
$19,761
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Vanguard University of Southern California Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $39,950 and average net price at $19,761. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$39,950
Current net price
$19,761
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
55.86%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$59,541
Undergraduates
1,975
10-Year Median Earnings - Vanguard University of Southern California vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Vanguard University of Southern California graduates earn about 1.4x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Vanguard University of Southern California?
Undergraduates
1,975
Completion rate
55.86%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
42.88%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
84.06%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 42.88% of Vanguard University of Southern California students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 84.06% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
42.88%
Federal loan rate
84.06%
Students with any loan
89.62%
Average net price
$19,761
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Vanguard University of Southern California
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Vanguard University of Southern California's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$15,000
Median completer debt
$22,000
Median monthly payment
$233
Federal loan rate
84.06%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Vanguard University of Southern California Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Vanguard University of Southern California's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Vanguard University of Southern California's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Vanguard University of Southern California's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$16,077,890
Faculty salary field
$7,625
Tuition revenue per FTE
$19,024
Instructional spend per FTE
$8,558
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Vanguard University of Southern California lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus Location and Contact
Vanguard University of Southern California is listed at 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Address
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Vanguard University of Southern California with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 64.70%
- Tuition
- $39,950
- Net price
- $19,761
- 10-yr earnings
- $59,541
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $143,238
- Accept. rate
- 13.06%
- Tuition
- $66,255
- Net price
- $32,492
- 10-yr earnings
- $138,687
- Accept. rate
- 3.14%
- Tuition
- $63,255
- Net price
- $18,902
- 10-yr earnings
- $128,566
- Accept. rate
- 3.91%
- Tuition
- $62,484
- Net price
- $12,136
- 10-yr earnings
- $124,080
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Vanguard University Tuition?
Vanguard University of Southern California out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $39,950. In-state tuition is $39,950. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Vanguard University of Southern California's average net price?
Vanguard University of Southern California's average net price in the local dataset is $19,761. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Vanguard University of Southern California fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Vanguard University of Southern California.
What is Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate?
Vanguard University of Southern California's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 64.70%.
How much is Vanguard University of Southern California tuition?
Vanguard University of Southern California's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $39,950.
What is Vanguard University of Southern California's average net price?
Vanguard University of Southern California's average net price in the local dataset is $19,761.
What does Vanguard University of Southern California cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $14,906 for Vanguard University of Southern California students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Vanguard University of Southern California's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $59,541 for Vanguard University of Southern California.
Is Vanguard University of Southern California accredited?
Vanguard University of Southern California's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Vanguard University of Southern California?
The local dataset lists 1,975 undergraduate students at Vanguard University of Southern California.
What percentage of Vanguard University of Southern California students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Vanguard University of Southern California in the local dataset is 42.88%.
What is the federal loan rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?
The federal loan rate for Vanguard University of Southern California in the local dataset is 84.06%.
Where should I verify Vanguard University of Southern California data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Vanguard University of Southern California or the latest official federal education data.