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$41,700
per year
In-State Tuition
75%
Acceptance Rate
57%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
Vanguard University is an educational institution in Costa Mesa, CA. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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14 of 14 CLEP exams accepted
Technology & Computer Science
Major: Computer & Information Sciences
Business & Finance
Social Services & Nonprofit
Sports & Fitness
Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Digital Media & Content
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
Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Freshman academic scholarships of $10,000 to $26,000 per year are set by a review of GPA, class rank and test scores; no cutoffs published.
Freshman Academic Scholarship
Competitive$10,000–$26,000 per year
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Full-time enrollment and the renewal GPA for the award level; the award may drop to a lower level if the renewal GPA is not met.
Considered with the application for admission; no separate application stated.
Seven levels (Presidential Centennial, Presidential, Provost, Dean, Director, Founders, Gold Pride) set by review of the Cal Grant GPA (grades 10-11, unweighted core), class rank or GPA, and SAT/ACT if available. No cutoffs are published.
Honors Program Scholarship
Competitive$2,000 Honors Program Scholarship (period not stated), in addition to the academic scholarship
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: Continued Honors Program participation; minimum 3.4 term and 3.7 cumulative GPA.
For students selected to participate in the Honors Program.
Added on top of the Freshman Academic Scholarship.
National Merit Finalist Award
CompetitiveUp to 100% of tuition
No published minimums; chosen from applicants.
Renewable: 3.0 cumulative GPA
For National Merit Finalists entering as first-time, full-time freshmen.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 28, 2026
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
Verified on Jul 2026
| 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
Programs Listed
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