Vanguard University of Southern California
Vanguard University, which is located in Costa Mesa, California, had been a leader and innovator in education for more than 75 years. The school is a key player in preparing students for ministry work around the world. The university offers many degrees in liberal arts as well as in professional studies, which graduate and undergraduate programs.Vanguard has a strong athletic program competing in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). Nicknamed the Lions, Vanguard participates in 13 sports (with six men’s and seven women’s teams) in the Golden State Athletic Conference (GSAC).
Forbes Magazine has recognized Vanguard in its list of America’s Best Colleges at No. 495. The university has earned accreditation with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
The Vanguard University of Southern California offers an online bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. Vanguard also provides several other online degrees designed for working adults and professionals.
Quick Facts
| Phone Number: | (714) 556-3610 |
| Address: | 55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, California 92626 |
| Institution Type: | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Size: | Small ( 1,900+ undergrad, 240+ grad ) |
| Award Levels: | Bachelor's, Master's |
| In-State Tuition | $ 25,509 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $ 25,524 |
| Online Degrees Offered: | NO |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Website Address: | www.vanguard.edu |
Majors and Degrees
| Majors/Degrees | BS/BA | MA/MS |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology Biological Sciences |  |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | ||
| Accounting | |
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| Business Administration and Management | |
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| International Business Trade Commerce | |
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| Marketing Marketing Management | |
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| Communication and Journalism | ||
| Digital Communication and Media Multimedia | |
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| Radio and Television | |
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| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | |
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| Computer Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | |
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| Education | ||
| Education and Teaching | |
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| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | |
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| English Language and Literature Letters | ||
| English Language and Literature | |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | |
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| Health Professions and Related Programs | ||
| Athletic Training Trainer | |
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| History | ||
| History | |
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| Mathematics and Statistics | ||
| Mathematics | |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies | ||
| Kinesiology and Exercise Science | |
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| Philosophy and Religious Studies | ||
| Religion Religious Studies | |
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| Physical Sciences | ||
| Chemistry | |
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| Psychology | ||
| Clinical Psychology | | |
| Psychology | |
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| Social Sciences | ||
| Anthropology | |
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| Sociology | |
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| Theology and Religious Vocations | ||
| Bible Biblical Studies | |
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| Missions Missionary Studies and Missiology | |
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| Pastoral Studies Counseling | |
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| Theology Theological Studies | | |
| Youth Ministry | |
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics