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Vanguard University Of Southern California
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    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.
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School Overview:
  Vanguard University Of Southern California
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.
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