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Vanguard University

Vanguard University
55 Fair Drive
Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Official telephone: (714) 556-3610
Fax number: (714) 966-5460
Website: https://www.vanguard.edu/
Screen last updated on: September 2025

The admissions information below is valid for the 2025 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 722-6279
800 722-6279 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Application fee: $45
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores not considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment important
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.4
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 41%
Average SAT I: 536 verbal, 528 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 920 - 1200
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 22 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 7%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 1%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 3,417
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 2,214
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 11%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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