College · Catholic life on campus
Vanguard University of Southern California
- LocationCosta Mesa, CA
- Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 2,219 students
Affiliation: Assemblies of God Church
Vanguard University of Southern California is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.
Catholic life here hasn’t been researched yet. We research from official sources only, starting with the largest campuses, and we never guess. The nearest Catholic church mapped in OpenStreetMap is 1.2 miles away.
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Catholic churches nearby
- Saint John The Baptist Catholic Chruch — 1.2 mi · 1017 Baker Street, Costa Mesa
- Our Lady Queen of Angels — 2.6 mi · 2100 Mar Vista Drive, Newport Beach
- Christ Our Savior Catholic Church — 2.8 mi · 2000 West Alton Avenue, Santa Ana
Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.
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Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.57%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.13 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$8,587
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
Campus facts
| Sports | NCAA Division II · Pacific West Conference |
|---|---|
| Setting | City |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 13 to 1 |
Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.
Cost and value
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| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 1,987 |
|---|---|
| Total students | 2,219 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $21,241 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $52,665 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $22,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 57% |
| First-year retention | 70% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $59,541 |
| Admission rate | 62% |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 44% |
Value index: 56 / 100 (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Local Church
Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange
The Most Reverend Kevin W. Vann, Bishop of Orange
Formal address: “Your Excellency”
Cathedral: Christ Cathedral
Source: rcbo.org, rcbo.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.
Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.
About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 123651
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
- Accreditation: WASC Senior College and University Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
- Religious affiliation (IPEDS): Assemblies of God Church
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- Is Vanguard University of Southern California a Catholic college?
- No. Vanguard University of Southern California is not a Catholic college. Its listed religious affiliation is Assemblies of God Church. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead.
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