Vanguard University of Southern California: athletic scholarships, costs and sports
Vanguard University of Southern California is a private four-year university in Costa Mesa, California that competes in NAIA. On Smartrecruit it is listed with programs in Basketball, Softball. Below are its official data on sports, scholarships, cost and admission.
Basics
Sports and number of athletes
Number of athletes per sport reported by the institution to the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024).
| Sport | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Soccer | 35 | 32 |
| Track and field | 23 | 41 |
| Volleyball | 26 | 23 |
| Baseball | 46 | — |
| Basketball | 18 | 22 |
| Softball | — | 28 |
| Golf | 12 | 12 |
International players on the rosters
Aggregate figures from the most recent rosters we have, counting only players with a listed country of origin. We do not publish names.
| Team | Players with country listed | International | Most frequent countries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Men's basketball | 18 | 3 | South Sudan (1), France (1), Ghana (1) |
| Women's soccer | 29 | 0 | — |
| Men's soccer | 32 | 0 | — |
Athletic scholarships
Vanguard University of Southern California reported athletic aid averaging USD 6,924 per male athlete and USD 6,530 per female athlete. Keep in mind that in most sports the scholarship is split among several athletes, so offers vary a lot from player to player. Never assume a full scholarship.
Cost and admission
Cost is a yearly estimate before scholarships and includes tuition, housing and other expenses. At public universities an international student pays the out-of-state cost. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Confirm everything on the official site (https://www.vanguard.edu).
Guides
- Basketball scholarships for international players
- Softball scholarships for international players
- NCAA and NAIA eligibility for international athletes
- How to email a U.S. college coach
How to contact the coaches at Vanguard University of Southern California
Official coach contacts and open recruiting searches are available with a free Smartrecruit account, along with an email generator that writes in English. The app itself is currently in Spanish. Start with the guide to emailing a coach.
Frequently asked questions
Does Vanguard University of Southern California give athletic scholarships?
According to official data, it reported athletic aid. The amount depends on each sport and each player, so ask the coach.
What division does Vanguard University of Southern California compete in?
It competes in NAIA.
How much does Vanguard University of Southern California cost for an international student?
The estimated yearly cost is USD 52,665 before scholarships. Confirm it on the university's official site.
Which sports does Vanguard University of Southern California have on Smartrecruit?
Basketball, Softball.
Does Vanguard University of Southern California have international players?
On the rosters where we have complete data, 3 of 79 players with a listed country are international. Rosters change every season.
Official data from the U.S. Department of Education (EADA 2024, IPEDS, College Scorecard). It may be out of date: confirm on the university's official site.