Vanguard University of Southern California
- Private
Vanguard University of Southern California: international tuition 41,700 USD per year, one-year total cost 52,665 USD, acceptance rate 62.4%. Need-based aid is not open to international students. Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 80.
Vanguard says international students get no financial aid except institutional talent scholarships (athletic, music, theatre). Academic scholarships are automatic for all applicants, but the pages do not say whether international students are included.
Getting in. The school admits 62.4% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for TOEFL iBT 80+. No IELTS score is listed.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 52,665 USD, before any scholarship. 3 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026
What is the tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California?
International tuition is 41,700 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 52,665 USD.
Does Vanguard University of Southern California offer scholarships for international students?
Need-based aid is not open to international students. Vanguard says international students get no financial aid except institutional talent scholarships (athletic, music, theatre). Academic scholarships are automatic for all applicants, but the pages do not say whether international students are included.
What English scores does Vanguard University of Southern California require?
Published minimum English scores: TOEFL iBT 80.
What is the acceptance rate at Vanguard University of Southern California?
The acceptance rate is 62.4%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
- Matthew Kenslow2024Vlog
- WatchVU2022Official
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?UnclearAll applicants are automatically considered for academic scholarships with no separate application. But the page does not say whether international students are included, so it is unclear for Vietnamese applicants.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearThe school requires an Affidavit of Financial Support from international students, but no page says whether admission decisions consider ability to pay, so there is not enough basis.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearNo page mentions a CSS Profile or a separate international aid form; need aid uses the FAFSA, which international students cannot use, so the information is missing.
Scholarships at this school
Athletic ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
The international page only generically cites 'institutional talent scholarships' as the exception and does not say whether athletic awards count.
- Renewable in later years
Freshman Academic Scholarships (Presidential Centennial through Gold Pride)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship page says all applicants are considered without mentioning international students, while the international page says aid is unavailable except talent awards, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Freshman Academic Scholarships (Presidential Centennial to Gold Pride)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship page does not mention international students, and the international page says only talent scholarships are available, so it is unclear.
- Renewable in later years
Honors Program ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not mention international students for this scholarship.
- Renewable in later years
Institutional talent scholarships (Athletic, Music, Theatre)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Music ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
It may fall under the 'talent scholarships' open to international students, but the page does not name this award.
- Renewable in later years
National Merit Finalist AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
The page does not say whether international students qualify; this award is specific to National Merit Finalists.
- Renewable in later years
Theatre ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.TalentTalentFor talent in arts, music or athletics, judged by portfolio, audition or tryout.Application method unclearSchool page
It may fall under the 'talent scholarships' open to international students, but the page does not name this award.
- Renewable in later years
Vanguard GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: FAFSA priority deadline March 2
Vanguard Need GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Separate application requiredSchool page
Deadline: FAFSA priority deadline March 2
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiAn official high school transcript is required; international transcripts must be evaluated by an official agency, not just translated.Required
- EssaysiA Christian Experience Statement of up to 500 words about your faith journey is required.Required
- Proof of fundsiAn Affidavit of Financial Support with an original USD bank statement is required; financial aid is not available to international students.Required
- SATACTiSAT/ACT scores are not required for admission review.Not required
- English proficiencyiApplicants whose native language is not English must submit TOEFL scores unless a waiver applies.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
Compared with 164 United States schools admitting 40–70% that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2027
- Fall Early Action (non-binding) deadline (EA)Applicationin47days
- Spring Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+47 days
- Priority deadline for Fall 2027Application+78 days
- Pre-Nursing priority deadlineApplication+92 days
- Fall Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+138 days
- Rolling review after the fall Regular Decision deadline (ROLLING)Application+138 days
- International student materials deadline, FallDocuments+229 days
- Virtual STEP into VU sessionOrientation+231 days
- Virtual STEP into VU sessionOrientation+259 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Programs
* U.S. median for this field — the school publishes no figure of its own.
Outcomes
Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data