WE ARE VU VA N G U A R D U N I V E R S I T Y O R A N G E C O U N T Y, C A L I F O R N I A
SINCE 1920
ORANGE COUNTY’S FIRST FOUR-YEAR COLLEGE, VANGUARD HAS BEEN EQUIPPING STUDENTS SINCE 1920, when we welcomed the first graduating class of world-changers. Today we continue to offer a top-rated Christian education, combined with practical skills and training in liberal arts and sciences, to prepare you for the next chapter in your life.
YO U R STO RY M AT T E RS
THE PERFECT MIX At Vanguard, we’ve come up with the perfect mix: unbeatable academic training, a caring community where lifelong friendships are born, a beautiful campus near Southern California’s beaches and cultural attractions, and a strong spiritual foundation that puts Christ at the center of it all. We go beyond scholarship, beyond the classroom and beyond the expected—equipping you to lead the story God has for you.
TRUTH
We pursue truth by knowing Christ who is TRUTH
“COMMUNITY IS BIG HERE. WHEN YOU HAVE THE RIGHT GROUP OF PEOPLE AROUND YOU, YOU CAN’T GO WRONG.” SELINA LEWIS KINESIOLOGY
MAKE YOUR MARK Vanguard University offers a wide variety
For nearly 100 years, this approach has yielded a
of academic programs to choose from, so
distinguished list of alums—leading scientists, best-selling
you can make an impact in any field when
authors, network television and film studio producers, top
you start your career. With outstanding
political analysts and world-changing ministers.
faculty and small class sizes—20 students on average—every diploma is backed by personalized instruction.
SANDRA MORGAN, PhD, RN DIRECTOR, GLOBAL CENTER FOR W O M E N A N D J U S T I C E , A S S O C I AT E PROFESSOR OF WOMEN’S STUDIES
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
16 : 1 SPECIALIZED AC C R E D I TAT I O N NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF MUSIC (NASM) NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF SCHOOLS OF THEATRE (NAST) COMMISSION ON COLLEGIATE NURSING EDUCATION (CCNE)
H I S PA N I C - S E RV I N G INSTITUTION AWARDED A FIVE-YEAR,
$ 3. 75 M I L L I O N FEDERAL GRANT
D I A N A AVA N S , P h D A S S O C I AT E D E A N O F A S S E S S M E N T A N D Q U A L I T Y I M P R O V E M E N T, C H A I R P E R S O N D E PA R T M E N T O F K I N E S I O L O G Y, P R O F E S S O R O F KINESIOLOGY
TOMMY CÁSAREZ, PhD A S S O C I AT E D E A N O F D I V I S I O N O F T H E O L O G Y, C O - D I R E C T O R O F G R A D U AT E PROGRAMS IN THEOLOGY AND L E A D E R S H I P, P R O F E S S O R O F H I S T O R I C A L A N D S Y S T E M AT I C T H E O L O G Y
E X P E R T F A C U LT Y means powerful results We’ve brought together a team of highly qualified
committees, received a guest maestro position
professors who love God and are passionate
at Carnegie Hall and been quoted as experts
about teaching. Vanguard professors hold
in the Los Angeles Times. As a student, these
doctorate degrees from prestigious institutions
same professors are there to encourage and
such as Oxford, Cornell, Columbia, USC, NYU
guide you as you live out the story God has
and Vanderbilt. And have advised the President
prepared for you.
of the United States, testified before state
“OUR INDUSTRY EXPERT FACULTY PROVIDE STUDENTS WITH REAL WORLD EXPERIENCES THAT SET THEM APART IN THE MARKETPLACE.” BJORN JONSSON A S S I S TA N T P R O F E S S O R O F B U S I N E S S A D M I N I S T R AT I O N
V I RT U E We honor God by committing ourselves to the person and model of Jesus Christ
“I LOVE HOW WELL ROUNDED OUR COMMUNICATION DEPARTMENT IS. AS A FILM STUDENT, I’M TAKING FILM COURSES PLUS PRACTICAL COURSES LIKE INTERPERSONAL COMMUNICATION AND SPEECH.” E M I LY B R OW N C O M M U N I C AT I O N
“VANGUARD GAVE ME MORE THAN A NURSING DEGREE—IT GAVE ME LIFELONG FRIENDS AND AN EVERLASTING SUPPORT SYSTEM. AS ONE PROFESSOR SAID, ‘LET ALL THOSE AROUND YOU FEEL PRECIOUS, SAFE AND HEARD.’ I FELT ALL THAT AND MORE!” J A S M I N E S N OW D E N NURSING
A CONNECTED C A M P U S where you are known The 35,000 square foot Waugh Student Center
community. The second floor houses a 3,000
opened in 2020. The first floor houses a café,
square foot student fitness center. And, an
coffee bar, commuter-friendly kitchen and lockers,
outdoor terrace is a favorite place for students
and convertible forum for banquets, events
to sit, study and relax in front of the fireplace
or athletics. The open-concept design fosters
with a panoramic view of campus.
Focus on your health and wellness at the Jeff & Kendra Motske
FITNESS CENTER Grab a latté and snack to go at
DR. BEN’S COFFEE BAR The Bruce Lindsay Café serves more than
200 TYPES OF FOOD from our salad bar, to pizza fresh from the oven and daily international favorites
Join your fellow Lions for chapel or drop in for a pick-up basketball game at the Paul and Barbara
H E AT H F O R U M
GO DEEPER
in faith
Spiritual growth is at the heart of the Vanguard journey. Founded by the Assemblies of God denomination, the University embraces its Pentecostal heritage of Spirit-empowered life and thought. We want students to discover their God-given calling, and then engage the culture around them from a Christian point of view. Worship is an integral part of the Vanguard student experience and foundational to holistic development during college. Chapel provides students time to pursue God together and learn to respond to His leading through the power of the Holy Spirit.
S E RV I C E
We develop our talents to their potential and discern God’s purpose for our lives
More than
2 4 D E N O M I N AT I O N S are represented at Vanguard
There are more than
2 0 S T U D E N T- L E D WORSHIP TEAMS AND MINISTRIES on campus
Each year Vanguard students visit over a dozen locations on
LOCAL AND GLOBAL MISSIONS TRIPS, integrating faith and learning
YO U R S T O RY Envision yourself in sunny California, while immersed in powerful, transformational opportunities. Your life will be fostered in a diverse campus community
Best College Locations in California. Surrounded by the
in one of the most vibrant coastal cities famed for its
career opportunities that come with living in Orange
sunny weather. Vanguard is located in Costa Mesa, a
County, home to several Fortune 500 companies and
place that’s dubbed Orange County’s “capital of cool”
the action sports capital of the world, you gain access
by the OC Register and ranked #4 in the Niche 2022
to unique internships and influential business leaders.
329 days of sunshine per year in Southern California
60% of students live on campus
4.6 miles to the beach
125 intramural sports teams and campus clubs, from Accounting Society to Live2Free
233 palm trees on campus
A DV E N T U R E Explore your new home. Whether a freshman or transfer student, residential or commuter, college life is an exciting time for building a new community and making a new home. At Vanguard, we encourage you to push yourself to try something new—whether it’s surfing or paddle boarding, sampling international cuisines or attending your first opera on the 14-acre Segerstrom Center for the Arts campus just down the street. Share these new adventures with your soon to be lifelong friends.
“VANGUARD HAS GIVEN ME SO MANY OPPORTUNITIES TO GROW AND LEARN. I FEEL LIKE I TRULY BELONG HERE, AND HAVE MET SO MANY GREAT PEOPLE THAT HAVE IMPACTED MY LIFE.” K Y L E V I T WA R LIBERAL STUDIES
L I O N AT H L E T I C S The pursuit of excellence. We are one of the top NAIA (Division I) athletic
not only on the scoreboard but by how our
programs, with teams advancing to national
student athletes exemplify the Champions of
competition nearly every year and in 2014 our
Character values—respect, integrity, responsibility,
men’s basketball team claimed the NAIA National
sportsmanship and servant leadership.
Championship. At Vanguard, success is measured
VA N G U A R D L I O N S I N T E RC O L L E G I AT E AT H L E T I C T E A M S Men’s BASEBALL BASKETBALL CROSS COUNTRY GOLF SOCCER TRACK AND FIELD VOLLEYBALL WRESTLING
Women’s BASKETBALL BEACH VOLLEYBALL CROSS COUNTRY DANCE/SIDELINE CHEER GOLF SOCCER SOFTBALL STUNT TRACK AND FIELD VOLLEYBALL
FINANCES Making the next chapter possible. At Vanguard, we make a quality education affordable. We are ranked #4 in the U.S. News and World Report “Most Students Receiving Merit Aid” category. Last year, Vanguard students received over $40 million in gift aid. To ensure you receive the grants, scholarships or loans you qualify for, our admissions counselors will walk you through the financial aid application process. You might get an academic merit scholarship, a needbased grant, or a talent scholarship for involvement in music, theatre or athletics. You might be offered an on-campus job. Whatever the case, we put the Vanguard experience within reach of every student who wants their journey to pass through here.
98% OF STUDENTS receive financial aid
VA N G U A R D ’ S U N D E R G R A D U A T E COLLEGE OFFERS DEGREES in the following majors and minors: BACHELOR OF ARTS ACCOUNTING* BUSINESS A D M I N I S T R AT I O N * C O M M U N I C AT I O N Film/Visual Stor ytelling
MUSIC Music Worshi p Leadership
PRE-TEACHER C E R T I F I C AT I O N
PSYCHOLOGY SOCIOLOGY
Interpersonal/Intercultural Communication Studies
T H E AT R E A R T S
Public Relations
Stage & Screen Acting/Directing
Technology & Emerging Media
BACHELOR OF MUSIC
Musical Theatre
Technical/Design
4 - Y E A R I N T E G R AT E D BACHELOR’S & TEACHING CREDENTIAL Biochemistr y Biology Chemistr y
ENGLISH
THEOLOGY
English
HISTORY/POLITICAL SCIENCE
Biblical Studies
Liberal Studies
Christian Formation and Discipleship Studies
Mathematics
LIBERAL STUDIES ( E D U C AT I O N )
General Christian Studies
MARKETING*
Pastoral Leadership Studies
Histor y/Political Science
Intercultural Studies Youth Leadership Studies
* CONCENTRATION AVAILABLE IN THE FOLLOWING: Data Analytics, Management, International Business, Organizational Psychology
MINORS CRIMINOLOGY & CRIMINAL JUSTICE ( S O C I O LO GY ) JOURNALISM &
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE ACTUARIAL SCIENCE
D ATA S C I E N C E
BIOCHEMISTRY
ENGINEERING PHYSICS
BIOLOGY Biology
E N V I R O N M E N TA L SCIENCES
Biomedical Science
KINESIOLOGY
N e u ro s c i e n c e
H e a l t h a n d H u m a n Pe r f o r m a n c e
BIOTECHNOLOGY
P re - H e a l t h P ro f e s s i o n s
CHEMISTRY
M AT H E M AT I C S
COMPUTER SCIENCE
NURSING
D I G I TA L M E D I A (ENGLISH) P R E - L AW S T U D I E S ( H I STO RY / P O L I T I CA L S C I E N C E ) PUBLIC HEALTH ( S O C I O LO GY ) PUBLIC POLICY ( H I STO RY / P O L I T I CA L S C I E N C E ) SOCIAL WORK ( S O C I O LO GY ) WOMEN’S STUDIES ( T H E O LO GY )
5 TOP MAJORS Business, Psychology, Kinesiology, Biology, Communication
FRESHMEN Average GPA of incoming freshmen students: 3.2 500 incoming freshmen Vanguard gives priority to freshmen applicants with 2.7 GPA or higher
TRANSFERS Average GPA of incoming transfer students: 3.2 100 incoming transfer students Vanguard gives priority to transfer applicants with 2.5 GPA or higher
TA K E T H E NEXT STEP Join the Vanguard community. Live the story God has for you.
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THE MISSION OF VANGUARD UNIVERSITY is to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.
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