Founded in 1920, Vanguard University of Southern California is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Costa Mesa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Vanguard University of Southern California (VUSC) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Pentecostal religion. Vanguard University of Southern California (VUSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 100 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 