First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Priority deadline Apply by this date for the best chance at aid or a place; later applications may still be read. | January 1, 2027 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | March 2, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: vanguard.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Psychology | 75 |
| Business Administration and Management | 72 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 59 |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 54 |
| Education | 44 |
| Communication | 32 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 18 |
| History | 17 |
Show the other 20 majors
| English Language and Literature | 16 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 14 |
| Biomedical Sciences | 13 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Musical Theatre | 11 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 10 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 7 |
| Mathematics | 6 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 |
| Pastoral Studies/Counseling | 5 |
| Music Teacher Education | 4 |
| Physical Sciences | 4 |
| Music | 4 |
| Organizational Leadership | 4 |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Environmental Chemistry | 3 |
| Accounting | 2 |
| Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 2 |
| Bible/Biblical Studies | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Pacific West Conference
Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Golf, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Wrestling
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru, Newman Connection, Sigma Alpha Omega
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Greek life
12% of men in fraternities · 1% of women in sororities · 5% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2019–20)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), en.wikipedia.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, midsize
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Nearest hub airport
John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 16.8 of 20
Elevation
74 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
49°F
July high
79°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
13 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,940 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of California-Irvine4 mi
- Concordia University-Irvine5 mi
- Chapman University9 mi
- Laguna College of Art and Design10 mi
- University of Massachusetts Global11 mi
- Soka University of America12 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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