by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,997 undergraduates in 2020, Vanguard is a small, private university located in Costa Mesa, California. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, Vanguard offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Vanguard can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Vanguard Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Vanguard. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Vanguard Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Vanguard does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Vanguard for Veterans Guide.
Vanguard offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Vanguard has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,997 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,770 (88.6%). Part-time attendance was 227 (11.4%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1,770 | 227 | 1,997 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Vanguard is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Vanguard #1287 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Vanguard by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Vanguard Diversity Guide.
Vanguard has a total of 225 student athletes, 112 men and 113 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $3,577,488 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $3,577,488 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Vanguard University of Southern California Athletics