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Vanguard Lions

Costa Mesa, CA
Private
City
Small
Association
NCAA
Division
II
Conference
Pacific West Conference
Vanguard University, home of Vanguard Lions, is a private institution located in Costa Mesa, CA with NCAA II athletics and competes in the Pacific West Conference. Use the profile data on the right to compare cost, aid, enrollment, student outcomes, and campus mix.
Undergrad enrollment
1,933
Undergrad enrollment
1,933
Average cost after aid
$21,241
Coaches and staff grouped by sport. Open a sport to load its roster.
Sourced from the institution's public athletics directory and may change — verify with the official links above. Request a correction or removal.
3 members
6 members
2 members
2 members
8 members
4 members
5 members
8 members
6 members
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Estimated total cost
$52,665
In-state tuition
$41,700
Out-of-state tuition
$41,700
Typical debt at graduation
$22,000
Students receiving Pell Grants
43.8%
Students taking federal loans
56.8%
Graduation rate
56.8%
Return after first year
70.1%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$59,541
Business, Management, and Marketing
19.6%
Psychology
17.1%
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, and Kinesiology
12.2%
Gender breakdown
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Men
33.2%
Women
66.8%
Race / ethnicity
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White
30.5%
Black
5.2%
Hispanic
47.2%
Asian
3.9%
Native American
0.3%
Pacific Islander
0.5%
Two or more races
2.2%
International
0.3%
Unknown
9.8%