Published cost of attendance is $52,665. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,225, middle-income families pay around $18,976, higher-income families pay approximately $27,684.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $52,665 |
| Tuition and Fees | $41,700 |
| Room and Board | $13,450 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,060 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$31,424 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $21,241 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $17,225 |
| $30–48k | $18,462 |
| $48–75k | $18,976 |
| $75–110k | $24,117 |
| $110k+ | $27,684 |
Published cost of attendance is $52,665. After need-based aid, low-income families pay approximately $17,225, middle-income families pay around $18,976, higher-income families pay approximately $27,684. Azimuth ranks Vanguard University of Southern California #692 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions, in the 51.5 percentile. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $22,000; families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $25,750. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $65,874, median federal debt projects to a monthly payment of about $249 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios, use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Vanguard University of Southern California earn median 4-year earnings of $65,874, placing the institution in the 70.4 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,386 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Vanguard University of Southern California in the 74.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Vanguard University of Southern California #683 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Vanguard University of Southern California builds its earnings profile around business and professional fields. Psychology, General is the largest program with 69 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $47,582. The Nursing program graduates 62 students with median 4-year earnings of $102,239, and Business Administration contributes 53 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $62,957. The concentration in Business aligns with the earnings outcomes observed across the graduate cohort, reflecting both strong employer demand and consistent early-career compensation in professional and applied disciplines.
