Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $52,665. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $41,700 |
| Housing & meals | $10,790 |
| Books & supplies | $935 |
| Personal & travel | $5,875 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,635 |
| Total cost of attendance | $52,665 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
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Vanguard University of Southern California net price compared with other California colleges
Vanguard University of Southern California has the 62nd-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | Pomona College | $19,285 | 93% | $77,779 |
| 59 | University of La Verne | $20,161 | 63% | $65,464 |
| 60 | California State University Maritime Academy | $20,555 | 60% | $94,784 |
| 61 | Life Pacific University | $20,898 | 40% | $43,299 |
| 62 | Vanguard University of Southern California | $21,241 | 57% | $59,541 |
| 63 | Mount Saint Mary's University | $21,413 | 53% | $72,379 |
| 64 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | $21,680 | 85% | $35,418 |
| 65 | Azusa Pacific University | $22,212 | 62% | $66,677 |
| 66 | Reach University | $22,423 | — | — |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why Vanguard University of Southern California costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard University of Southern California | 62% | $21,241 | 57% | $59,541 | This school |
| Concordia University-Irvine | 66% | $28,115 | 58% | $65,083 | |
| Fresno Pacific University | 64% | $13,630 | 50% | $58,896 | |
| Loma Linda University | — | — | — | $89,816 | |
| Mount Saint Mary's University | 73% | $21,413 | 53% | $72,379 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Vanguard University of Southern California would cost you $6,874 less per year than Concordia University-Irvine, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Vanguard University of Southern California, mostly from more Vanguard University of Southern California students living at home, which lowers its average (−$3,537).
- Vanguard University of Southern California gives aided families $857 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Vanguard University of Southern California | Concordia University-Irvine | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $41,700 | $43,480 | −$1,780 |
| Books & supplies | $935 | $900 | +$35 |
| Housing & meals | $10,790 | $13,330 | −$2,540 |
| Personal & travel | $5,875 | $4,070 | +$1,805 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$6,635 | −$3,098 | −$3,537 |
| Sticker price | $52,665 | $58,682 | −$6,017 |
| Average grants | −$31,424 | −$30,567 | −$857 |
| You pay | $21,241 | $28,115 | −$6,874 |
“+” means Vanguard University of Southern California costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Vanguard University of Southern California cost questions
How much is tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California?
Tuition and fees are $41,700 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Vanguard University of Southern California?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $52,665 a year.
What do families actually pay at Vanguard University of Southern California?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $21,241 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $17,225; $48–75k pay $18,976; $110k+ pay $27,684.
How much debt do Vanguard University of Southern California graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,000, and 5.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Vanguard University of Southern California overview