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Explore the best of Orange County.

Located ten minutes from Newport Beach and an hour from Los Angeles.

Vanguard University is located in Costa Mesa, California, a place that's dubbed “City of the Arts” and "Orange County's Capital of Cool" by The Orange County Register. Vanguard is a quick drive to California’s most beautiful beaches, boardwalks and palm-tree-lined piers, as well as premier shopping and the Disneyland Resort. The region's diverse demographics give rise to an endless offering of international cuisines. Academic buildings and offices on campus are noted for their Santa-Barbara-style architecture, and situated in one of Costa Mesa’s safest ranked neighborhoods, adjacent to Costa Mesa City Hall.

Dine

Explore the Lab, The Camp and Lido Village during one of your study breaks and savor in the diverse food offerings.

The Lab

The Camp

Lido Village

Entertain

Discover new heights and experience the magic of the Disneyland Resort, Knott's Berry Farm and Segerstom Center of the Arts.

Disneyland Resort

Knott's Berry Farm

Segerstrom Center for the Arts

Shop

Experience shopping at over a 350+ stores in South Coast Plaza, Fashion Island and Irvine Spectrum -- all within 10 miles.

South Coast Plaza

Fashion Island

Irvine Spectrum

Womens Soccer
Eateries in Orange County

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University Highlights

Study

Offering outstanding faculty and small class sizes that make each study session a personal journey.
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Located a mere ten minutes from Newport Beach, and adventure distance from Los Angeles, Vanguard University encourages students to explore their community and develop themselves as spiritual leaders off campus.
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Belong

Students from different backgrounds connect, learn, and share their stories.
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Afford

Vanguard provides options for making every student’s education affordable.
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Visit

Join a tour or plan your personal visit.
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Thrive

A place where you can take a lunch with your professor, enjoy a vibrant Christian community, and make lifelong friendships.
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