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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Vanguard University of Southern California admits about 6 in 10 applicants (62%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 73% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 58%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled12 of 100 · 485 students
Admitted, went elsewhere50 of 100 · 1,980
Not admitted38 of 100 · 1,483

The funnel

Applied
3,948
Admitted
2,465
Enrolled
485

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (63% and 62%).

$45 to apply

Grants credit for AP exams

20%

Yield

20% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college20%
20%
← 5%higher than 49% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college62%
62%
← More selectivemore selective than 73% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Vanguard University of Southern California reads a record

GPA and the high school record are required; class rank is considered. Scores aren't read.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Considered
College-prep program
Not considered
Recommendations
Not considered
Essay
Required
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

Recent change: Stopped considering legacy status in fall 2024.

On the admissions map

The map plots acceptance rate against SAT scores. Vanguard University of Southern California doesn't report both, so it isn't shown.

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

Test policy

Not considered

Scores aren't considered, even if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)