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$41,700
per year
In-State Tuition
75%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
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5 exams
15 credits
$20,850 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$33,360 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$58,380 saved
14 of 14 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $66,720potential savings
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Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Social Services & Nonprofit
Digital Media & Content
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
9
Sports
6
Men's teams
8
Women's teams
Team Sports(6)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Beach Volleyball
Individual Sports(1)
Golf
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(1)
Other Sports
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In-State Students
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$17,225
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$59,541
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$22,000
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at Vanguard University
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $1,390 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $20,850
8 exams
24 credits
Save $33,360
14 exams
42 credits
Save $58,380
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$20,850 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$33,360 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$58,380 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Introduction to Psychology Psychology | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Private University
Location
Costa Mesa, California
Orange County
Control
Private
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