Vanguard University of Southern California
Admissions

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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Vanguard University of Southern California, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

64
%
Acceptance rate
3.43
Average High School GPA
1064
SAT Midpoint
March 2
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Vanguard University of Southern California?

64%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Vanguard University accepted 64% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.

In the most recent year, 3,417 people applied and 2,214 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1583 / 2417 (65%)
Men
631 / 1000 (63%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Vanguard University of Southern California:

100%
88.0
76.0
64.0
52.0
40.0
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

22%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 22% ended up enrolling at Vanguard University of Southern California, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Vanguard University of Southern California by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Vanguard University considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Interview

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Vanguard University of Southern California?

3.43
Average High School GPA
1064
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended Vanguard University of Southern California as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.43. 15% of freshmen who attended Vanguard University were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 43% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
9%
3.75-3.99
20%
3.50-3.74
21%
3.25-3.49
18%
3.00-3.24
12%
2.50-2.99
16%
2.00-2.49
5%

Vanguard University is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
450
Math Mean
528
75th Percentile
560
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
460
Verbal Mean
536
75th Percentile
610
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
920
Composite Mean
1064
75th Percentile
1200

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Vanguard University of Southern California. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 2
Regular admission deadline
November 1
Application notification

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