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We Are VU
We Are VU
Three young people walk on a paved path in front of the Freed Center for Leadership and Service, with other students walking on the sidewalk and a modern building in the background.
We Are VU
A group of young people enjoying a sunny day at the beach, with one person playing a guitar while the others sit and converse.
We Are VU
A group of people are gathered around a table with laptops and books, while a warm sunset glows through the window behind them.
We Are VU
We Are VU
Three young women are seated at a table outdoors, engaged in conversation. The background features lush greenery and a patio setting.
We Are VU
We Are VU
Two people, a woman and a man, are standing in a kitchen setting, interacting with each other and various kitchen appliances and utensils.
Three students in a lab, wearing safety goggles and gloves, work with beakers and equipment in the foreground, while a wooden lab bench and chairs are visible in the background.
We Are VU
We Are VU
In the foreground, three students walk across a paved area in front of a large arched entrance, while in the background, people sit at tables under umbrellas and trees outside a student center.
Three individuals, two women and one man, are seated at a table in a recording studio, wearing headphones and engaged in what appears to be a collaborative audio recording or podcast session.
We Are VU
We Are VU
A group of female volleyball players in navy blue uniforms are standing together on a volleyball court, with spectators visible in the background.
We Are VU
The image shows a group of people, including a person in military uniform, sitting in what appears to be a classroom or meeting room setting.
We Are VU
We Are VU
Two young women, one wearing a striped shirt and the other a blue top, are walking together in front of a building with a tiled roof.
We Are VU
A smiling young woman in a blue medical uniform stands in a hospital room, holding a clipboard and looking at the camera.

Your Story Matters

At Vanguard University, your story matters. Just four miles from the beach, VU is a Christian university in Southern California where deep spiritual formation is integrated with transformational academics that prepare you both professionally and intellectually. With small classes, generous financial aid, a close-knit community, and professor-mentors who truly know you, VU equips you for a Spirit-empowered life of leadership and service.

Make Your Mark

Academic Programs

Vanguard University offers a wide variety of academic programs you can choose from. Make an impact in almost any field whether you're starting college, jump starting your career, or completing your degree as a professional.

Did You Know?

99%

of students receive financial aid 

16:1

student-to-faculty ratio

60%

of students live on campus

100+

intramural sports teams and campus clubs

247

palm trees on campus

300+

days of sunshine per year in Southern California

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Non-Discrimination Policy
Vanguard University does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, sex, disability or age in its education, admissions and operational policies, programs and activities.