Vanguard University of Southern California
Costa Mesa, California · Private
Vanguard University of Southern California admitted 74% of 3,424 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 960–1210 in the middle half. Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 56% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Vanguard University of Southern California
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Application deadlines
Vanguard University of Southern California’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- December 1, 2026
- Early action II
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- March 2, 2027
The application fee is $45 ($90 for international applicants), and Vanguard University of Southern California accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only. Vanguard University of Southern California asks for the Common App personal essay.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Vanguard University of Southern California’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Vanguard University of Southern California offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Vanguard University of Southern California rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Course rigor
- Class rank
- Character
- Religion
Considered
- Talent or ability
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Volunteering
- Work experience
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.45 GPA. 21% of those who reported a class rank were in the top 10% of their class.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $57,550 a year. After grants, students paid $20,273 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Vanguard University of Southern California’s acceptance rate?
Vanguard University of Southern California admitted 74% of applicants: 2,539 of 3,424 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Vanguard University of Southern California’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due December 1, 2026, early action II is due January 15, 2027, and regular decision is due March 2, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Vanguard University of Southern California?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 960 to 1210, with a median around 1060. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Vanguard University of Southern California’s application fee?
The application fee is $45 ($90 for international applicants) for 2026–27, and Vanguard University of Southern California accepts the Common App fee waiver for U.S. applicants only.
What does Vanguard University of Southern California require?
Besides the application and transcript, Vanguard University of Southern California asks for the Common App personal essay.
Does Vanguard University of Southern California have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Vanguard University of Southern California asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one faith statement, 100 words or less). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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