Vanguard University of Southern California
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How strong are the academics at Vanguard University of Southern California?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

16:1
Student to faculty ratio
21
Average class size
52%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Vanguard University has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
107
10-19
126
20-29
115
30-39
107
40-49
10
50-99
9

Honors Programs

Vanguard University of Southern California has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Vanguard University's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Vanguard University of Southern California:

74%
First-year retention rate
52%
4-year grad rate
56%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Vanguard University of Southern California's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Psychology, General
Business Administration and Management, General
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Communication, General
16.4
27.92
39.44
50.96
62.48
74

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 12
  • Biomedical Sciences, General 3
  • Biochemistry 2
  • Biotechnology 0
Business
  • Business Administration and Management, General 53
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 10
  • Organizational Leadership 7
  • Accounting 5
  • Actuarial Science 1
Communication
  • Communication, General 26
  • Communication and Media Studies 26
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 0
Education
  • Education, General 14
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 9
  • Music Teacher Education 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 6
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 39
  • Pre-Nursing Studies 0
History
  • History, General 14
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections, General 0
  • Criminal Justice and Corrections 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Data Science, General 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 50
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 15
Physical Sciences
  • Environmental Chemistry 5
  • Chemistry, General 1
  • Physical Sciences, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 74
Social Sciences
  • Sociology, General 25
  • Cultural Anthropology 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Pastoral Studies/Counseling 11
  • Youth Ministry 1
  • Religious/Sacred Music 0
  • Bible/Biblical Studies 0
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Musical Theatre 8
  • Music, General 7
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
  • Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology 1
  • Directing and Theatrical Production 0

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