Vanguard University

Vanguard University, officially Vanguard University of Southern California, is a private Protestant university located in Costa Mesa, California. Established in 1920, it was the first four-year college in Orange County. The university offers a wide array of academic programs across three schools and one college: the College of Arts & Sciences, the Patty Arvielo School of Business & Management, the School of Education, and the School of Theology & Ministry. Vanguard's curriculum is grounded in the liberal arts tradition, aiming to provide students with a blend of broad knowledge and discipline-specific skills. The institution emphasizes personalized instruction, small class sizes, and preparing students for leadership and service. Its core curriculum includes courses in American politics and history, theology, fine arts, and public speaking. The university operates on an urban campus and has an enrollment of 2,752 students, with 2,482 undergraduates and 270 postgraduates.