Vanguard University of Southern California Graduate Schools

Vanguard University of Southern California is a Private, 4 years school located in Costa Mesa, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Vanguard University of Southern California is $12,556 in average. The school has 293 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,268 including undergraduate students.

Graduate School Overview

Vanguard University of Southern California is a Private, 4 years school located in Costa Mesa, CA. It is classified as a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.
The school is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission (1/31/1964 - Current).
Vanguard University of Southern California Directory Information
School NameVanguard University of Southern California
Address55 Fair Dr, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone714-556-3610
Webhttps://www.vanguard.edu
Online Applicationhttps://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/undergraduate/how-to-apply
Financial Infohttps://www.vanguard.edu/admissions/financial-aid
The 2023 graduate school tuition & fees at Vanguard University of Southern California is $12,556 in average. The school has 293 graduate students where it has a total enrollment of 2,268 including undergraduate students.
It offers total 46 graduate programs through Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate. Among them, 5 programs are available online classes.
Graduate School 2023 Key Facts
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Tuition & Fees$12,556
Student Population293
Offered Degrees/ProgramsPost-Bachelor Certificate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate
Number of Programs46 graduate programs
(5 programs available online learning)
Student to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
The graduate tuition & fees at Vanguard University of Southern California is $12,556 in average for the academic year 2022-2023. The tuition per credit hour is $680.
Vanguard University of Southern California offers the alternative tuition plans.
Vanguard University of Southern California offers the distance education programs. All course works for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively.
On its campus, remedial services, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services
Distance Learning (Online Classes)5 Online Programs Available
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening college
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers

2023 Graduate Tuition, Fees, Other Expenses

For the academic year 2022-2023, the graduate school tuition & fees of Vanguard University of Southern California is $12,556. The graduate tuition & fees are increased by 1.45% compared to previous academic year.
Data source: 2022-2023 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
2022-2023 Graduate Tuition & fees
TuitionFees
2018-2019$15,039-
2019-2020$15,693-
2020-2021$16,080$100
2021-2022$12,276$100
2022-2023$12,456$100
The graduate school tuition & fees of Vanguard University of Southern California is inexpensive compared to private graduate schools in California. The average graduate school tuition for all graduate schools in United States is $19,603 and the California graduate tuition is $21,752 (public) / $24,037 (private).
The next table compares the average graduate school tuition by location and school types.
Graduate Tuition & fees Comparison
ResidentsOut-of-State
Vanguard University of Southern California$12,556
All Graduate Schools$16,007$19,603
Public$11,484$20,787
Private$19,674
California Graduate Schools$19,766$22,527
Public$11,624$21,752
Private$24,037
For academic year 2022-2023, the living costs are $15,130 when a student lives on-campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory, school owned apartments, etc.) at Vanguard University of Southern California. On-campus living costs are increased by 2.70% compared to previous academic year. The off-campus living costs are $22,620. Off-campus living costs are increased by 2.91% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Living Expenses
Living On-CampusLiving Off-Campus
Room & BoardOther ExpenseRoom & BoardOther Expense
2018-2019$9,980$3,250$13,890$4,650
2019-2020$9,430$3,470$14,250$5,150
2020-2021$9,650$2,940$16,600$4,650
2021-2022$9,980$2,970$17,250$4,730
2022-2023$10,290$3,010$17,780$4,840
For academic year 2022-2023, the tuition per credit hour for graduate programs is $680 at Vanguard University of Southern California. The graduate tuition per credit hour are increased by 1.49% compared to previous academic year.
2022-2023 Graduation Program Tuition per Credit Hour
Tuition
2018-2019$622
2019-2020$649
2020-2021$670
2021-2022$670
2022-2023$680

Graduate Programs at Vanguard University of Southern California

Vanguard University of Southern California offers 10 graduate programs for Master's and Post-Graduate Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered degree and online availability along with number of completers by degree/certificate programs. Last year, 144 students have completed their study at Vanguard University of Southern California.
Offered Degrees at Vanguard University of Southern California
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online ClassNumber of Completers
Master's Degree71101
Post Bachelor's Degree2043
Post Master's Degree100
Total101144
The next table shows the popular graduate programs at Vanguard University of Southern California by award level.
  • The most popular Post-graduate Certificate program is the Curriculum and Instruction program with 35 completers.
  • The most popular Master's program is the Industrial and Organizational Psychology program with 27 completers.
Vanguard University of Southern California offers 10 programs through Master's and Post-Graduate Certificate. The programs are offered both in online and on-site education. Last year total 144 students have completed their graduate studies.
  • 101 students have earned/completed Master's program.
  • 43 students have earned/completed Post-Bachelor's program.
Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 18 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction17$54,400
Educational Leadership and Administration1-
Theology and Religious Vocations [+] (1 completers) 10 completers-
Theology/Theological Studies2-
Pastoral Studies/Counseling8-
Psychology [+] 53 completers-
Clinical Psychology26$38,600
Industrial and Organizational Psychology27-
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 20 completers-
Nursing Administration20-
Total101
Post-Bachelor's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Education [+] 35 completers-
Curriculum and Instruction35-
Psychology [+] 8 completers-
Industrial and Organizational Psychology8-
Total43
Post-Master's Programs and Number of Completers
ProgramAvailable OnlineNumber of CompletersAverage Earning after graduation
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences [+] 0 completers-
Clinical Nurse Specialist0-
Total0

Graduate Student Population at Vanguard University of Southern California

For the academic year 2021-2022, total 293 students enrolled into Vanguard University of Southern California graduate schools where it has total 2,268 students including undergraduate students. By attending status, there are 54 full-time and 239 part-time graduate students. By gender, 92 male and 201 female students are attending graduate schools. The next table summarizes the graduate student population by gender and attending status.
Graduate School Student Population By Gender
TotalMaleFemale
Total29392201
Full-time54846
Part-tme23984155
The next table summarizes the students population by race/ethnicity.
There are 117 White (39.93%), 14 Black/African American (4.78%), 92 Hispanic (31.40%), 29 Asian (9.90%), and 41 students with other races. 2 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
Graduate Student Population By Race/ethnicity
TotalMaleFemale
Total29392201
American Indian/Native American202
Asian29920
Black/African American14212
Hispanic923557
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander202
White1173681
Two More642
Un-Known29524
Non-resident Alien211
Vanguard University of Southern California offers the distance learning opportunities (online degree program and/or courses) for graduate programs. 101 graduate students (34.47% of total students) are enrolled online exclusively and 57 graduate students (19.45% of total students) are enrolled some online courses. The next table summarizes the online student population.
Distance Learning Student Population
Number of Graduate Students
Total293
Enrolled Online Exclusively101
Enrolled Some Online Courses57
Not in Online Courses135
The following table summarizes the graduate students population by age at Vanguard University of Southern California. 69 students are aged 20 to 24 (23.55% of total students), 31 students are aged above 50 (10.58%). Next table summarizes the student population by age at Vanguard University of Southern California.
Graduate Student Population By Age
TotalMaleFemale
Total29392201
Age 20-21202
Age 22-24672146
Age 25-29842064
Age 30-34431627
Age 35-3918711
Age 40-49481929
Age 50-6430822
Over 64110

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