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Vanguard University is in a medium-sized city, in Costa Mesa, California. The school has a Assemblies of God Church religious affiliation. Vanguard University is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at the school earn degrees up to the Master's degree.
The most common major fields study at Vanguard University include business and management and therapy and counseling.
The school does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 450 to 570 for students at Vanguard University. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 430 and 560.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Vanguard University, in 2005, had 2,249 students (1,863 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. Athletic teams at Vanguard University belong to the Golden State Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
More complete details are provided below.
Vanguard University Of Southern California
55 Fair Dr
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
General Phone: (714) 556-3610
http://www.vanguard.edu
Vanguard University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 157 | business management, marketing, international business, accounting |
| Therapy And Counseling | 100 | psychology, clinical psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 78 | history, sociology, English, anthropology, Spanish language, social services |
| Education And Teaching | 71 | education, physical education teaching |
| Religion And Philosophy | 69 | pastoral counseling, theology, bible studies, religious studies, youth ministry, missionary studies |
| Media | 34 | communication studies, digital communications, radio and television |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 15 | athletic trainer, exercise science |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer support |
| Music | 7 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Science | 1 | biology, chemistry |
Number of programs and degrees for Vanguard University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 464 | 29 |
| Master's degree | 82 | 6 |
In 2005, Vanguard University had a total enrollment of 2,249 students (1,863 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 33% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 68% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 5% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 28% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 80% |
| Arizona | 4% |
| Washington | 3% |
| Hawaii | 2% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
Vanguard University offers campus housing for 1,054 of its 1,863 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Costa Mesa, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 903 | 775 | 86% | 407 | 53% |
| Men | 291 | 237 | 81% | 135 | 57% |
| Women | 612 | 538 | 88% | 270 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 560 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 84% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 19,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,900 |
| Room and board | $ 6,917 |
| Room charge | $ 3,608 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,390 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,580 |
Financial Aid:
Vanguard University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 129300)
Vanguard University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 16 | $72,398 | 3 | $65,743 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $56,579 | 8 | $59,616 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $46,858 | 11 | $48,107 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 43 | $58,848 | 22 | $54,697 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Golden State Athletic Conference |
| Track | Golden State Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 76 | 77 | 153 |
| Basketball | 14 | 12 | 26 |
| Track | 13 | 11 | 24 |
| Baseball | 20 | 0 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 54 | 83 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Radio and Television
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies
Missions/Missionary Studies and Missiology
Pastoral Studies/Counseling
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Vanguard University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Assemblies of God Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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