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GO BEYOND. At Vanguard, we like to think we’ve come up with the perfect

attractions, and a strong spiritual foundation that puts

mix — unbeatable academic training, a caring community

Christ at the center of it all. Let us show you how we go

where lifelong friendships are born every day, a beautiful

beyond scholarship, beyond the classroom, beyond the

campus near Southern California’s beaches and cultural

expected, equipping you to lead the story God has for you.

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SAN DIEGO

I FELL IN LOVE WITH VANGUARD. I FELT LIKE I FIT IN. Being at Vanguard helped me become more confident in myself and confident in being in front of people. I made lifelong friends.”

KRISTINA KUZMIC-CROCCO ’01, host of The Ambush Cook on the Oprah Winfrey Network

ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Vanguard’s faculty is simply outstanding. Our professors advise U.S.

Those same professors teach every course and mentor their students at

presidents, win national theater awards, pioneer scientific research in

Vanguard. You never get lost in a lecture hall, and graduate students never

China, perform at Carnegie Hall and the Hollywood Bowl, and much

teach our classes. We keep class sizes small — 23 students on average —

more. Over seventy percent of our professors hold doctorates in their

so you can get to know your professors individually. And each member

field, from some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

of our faculty is a committed Christian who cares for students’ spiritual development while promoting academic freedom in the classroom.

AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE

Vanguard’s close-knit community encourages genuine friendships

Our goal is to make a Vanguard education affordable to all

between students, faculty and staff. These relationships become a

students. We want to put the Vanguard experience within reach of

big part of your learning experience and give you the foundation

every student who wants to attend. Vanguard produces students

to grow confidently into the person you wish to become.

who are intellectually, spiritually and practically prepared for life and success in the career of their choice.

You’re looking for an education that prepares you for the next chapter in your life. At Vanguard, your college experience will include superb academic training, a close community of friends and I REALLY LOVE VANGUARD. MY WHOLE EXPERIENCE

DR. DANIEL AMEN ’78, New York Times bestselling author, brain scan pioneer

PALM TREES ON CAMPUS.

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BACHELOR OF ARTS

WETSUITS HANG OUT TO DRY ON VU BALCONY RAILS ON ANY GIVEN DAY.

TYPES OF FOOD AVAILABLE ON A TYPICAL DAY IN THE VU CAFETERIA.

days of sunshine per year in Southern California.

30%

OF VU UNDERGRADS OWN A DISNEYLAND ANNUAL PASS.

16%

VANGUARD’S UNDERGRADUATE COLLEGE OFFERS DEGREES IN THE FOLLOWING MAJORS:

OF VU STUDENTS ARE FROM OUT OF STATE.

50

CAMPUS CLUBS, FROM COLLEGE REPUBLICANS TO MEN’S VOLLEYBALL TO EVANGELICALS FOR SOCIAL ACTION.

1,500

UNDERGRADUATES.

: VU QUICK FACTS

Accounting Biological Sciences Business Administration Communication Communication Studies Cinema/Digital Media Cultural Anthropology English Literature and Textual Analysis Writing History/Political Science International Business Liberal Studies Various Emphases Marketing Music Composition Music Education Music Ministry Performance Music and Worship Arts Psychology

mentors, opportunities for spiritual growth and strong preparation for what’s next.

THERE WAS WONDERFUL. I HAD INCREDIBLY GOOD TEACHERS AND GOT A TERRIFIC EDUCATION.

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CUBBIE FINK ’07, BASSIST FOR GRAMMY NOMINATED BAND FOSTER THE PEOPLE Vanguard equips you to lead the story God has for you.

WHAT YOU NEED.

“I HAD A PHENOMENAL EXPERIENCE AT VANGUARD. I GOT PLUGGED INTO THE COMMUNITY THERE, WHICH IS ONE OF THE STRONG POINTS OF VANGUARD.”

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