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School Notes Overview:
- Vanguard University is a community of thoughtful Christians dedicated to honoring Christ and serving his church. As an
evangelical comprehensive university within the Pentecostal tradition, VU is committed to providing an educational experience
that integrates faith, learning, and living, and to preparing students for a lifetime of learning and service in a variety of
vocations and ministries. The University believes that a liberal arts education illuminated by Christian truth fosters the
intellectual and spiritual development that prepares and challenges students to take an active role in shaping their culture
and their world.
School Overview:
Vanguard University Of Southern California
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| County | Orange County, CA | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private, non-profit | |
| Full-Time Undergraduate | 1,496 students | |
| Part-Time Undergraduate | 407 students | |
| Full-Time Graduate | 121 students | |
| Part-Time Graduate | 225 students | |
| Total Enrollment | 2,249 students | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 1,054 students | |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 94% | |
| % Students Receiving Federal Grants | 25% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received | $3,414 | |
| % Students Receiving State/Local Grants | 19% | |
| Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received | $7,392 | |
| % Students Receiving Institutional Grants | 91% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received | $8,389 | |
| % Students Receiving Loans | 67% | |
| Avg. Amount Of Loan Received | $4,150 | |
School Notes:
- Vanguard University (VU) is a private, coeducational, comprehensive university of liberal arts and professional studies that believes its Pentecostal/charismatic Christian community provides a supportive and challenging environment in which to pursue a quality education. The University assumes that it is essential to offer educational opportunity within a context of free inquiry and academic integrity. Such opportunity includes examining the Christian heritage, the claims of Christ, the charismatic involvement of the church, and the revelation of God. VU is a community that encourages individual integrity and responsibility in accordance with biblical Christianity and its social and ethical implications.
- Vanguard University of Southern California is a community of thoughtful Christians dedicated to honoring Christ and serving his church. As an evangelical comprehensive university within the Pentecostal tradition, VUSC is committed to providing an educational experience that integrates faith, learning, and living, and to preparing students for a lifetime of learning and service in a variety of vocations and ministries.
- Vanguard University offers a 4-year Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in 34 majors and concentrations, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts in Education, a Master of Arts in Religion, a Master of Theological Studies, and a Master of Science in Clinical Psychology. A School for Professional Studies (adult professionals).
- Within the Schools of Business, Religion, Psychology, and Education, graduate degrees are also offered. The School for Professional Studies offers adult learners degrees in business, nursing, psychology, and religion, as well as a minor in liberal studies and general education courses. Aside from taking classes in their own major, students in the traditional undergraduate program are also required to take classes that are part of the core curriculum.
- Vanguard University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). Teacher preparation and licensing for nine different credentials approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing. Member of the Association of Independent California Colleges and Universities, and the Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and Associate Member of Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities.
- Profile last updated: 00/00/0000.
In the News:
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Rick Warren to speak at Vanguard commencement (Daily Pilot)
posted on April 11, 2011 at 09:57:03 pm
Saddleback Church's founder will speak at Vanguard University of Southern California 's undergraduate commencement ceremony May 7. -
Women’s tennis drops a close one (The Poly Post)
posted on March 9, 2010 at 07:48:52 am
By: ANDREA WAITROVICH, Lifestyle Editor The Broncos lose a tightly-contested match at Vanguard Last week Cal Poly’s women’s tennis team lost 4-5 to Vanguard University of Southern California in Costa Mesa. The Broncos’ match against UC San Diego had to be rescheduled to March 31 this past weekend due rainy weather. “I was di...
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