by our College Data Analytics TeamThe majority of students are not billed the full, advertised sticker price of a school. Instead, they will be given a financial aid offer that will include a combination of scholarships, grants, loans, and work-study. The price tag of going to Vanguard University of Southern California can appear tremendous, but do not forget that almost all students obtain some kind of financial help.
What financing options does Vanguard offer you, and what will you qualify for? Keep scrolling for more information. Read on to discover how much school funding could be available to you.
How much aid you qualify for depends largely on your family’s financial circumstances. Continue reading to find information to help you understand just how much assistance you can expect to receive from Vanguard University of Southern California.
Financial assistance, available as scholarships, loans, and work-study, is a way schools lower the price of attendance so many students can enroll. Keep in mind that certain forms of assistance are more beneficial than others, and aid amounts differ from student to student.
At Vanguard University of Southern California, 100% of new full-time first-years were awarded at least some aid (about 489 students).
| Type of Aid | % of Freshmen Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 100% | $29,847 |
| Institutional grants & scholarships | 99% | $22,079 |
| Federal Pell grants | 52% | $5,840 |
| State/local grants | 57% | $8,009 |
| Federal student loans | 59% | $8,470 |
Unlike loans, grants and scholarships are gift aid that does not need to be paid back, making them the most desirable form of assistance. At Vanguard, approximately 93% of the undergraduate population received grant aid that averaged $25,940 (for some 1855 undergraduates).
| Award | % of Undergrads Receiving | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid (all sources) | 93% | $25,940 |
| Federal Pell grants | 44% | $5,565 |
| Federal student loans | 57% | $10,036 |
On-campus students receiving title-IV aid were awarded grants averaging $31,424.
Need-based aid means lower-income families typically pay far less than the sticker price suggests.
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $48,000 | $14,762 |
| $30,001 – $75,000 | $16,052 |
| Over $75,000 | $24,717 |
These figures reflect what title-IV aid recipients pay after grant and scholarship aid is applied.
The net price represents the average annual cost a title-IV-receiving student pays after grant aid is subtracted from the full cost of attendance.
| Cohort | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| On-campus title-IV students | $21,241 |
| Off-campus title-IV students | $19,761 |
For a customized cost estimate, visit Vanguard’s NPC: www.vanguard.edu/admissions/net-price-calculator.
The median student at Vanguard graduates with $15,000 of federal student loans.
| Metric | Amount |
|---|---|
| Median federal debt (all student-aid borrowers) | $15,000 |
| Median federal debt (graduates only) | $22,000 |
| Typical 10-year monthly payment (graduates) | $233.24/mo |
The 10-year payment estimate assumes a standard federal repayment plan and the median graduate debt amount.
The median alone does not show how widely outcomes vary across the student body. The four reference points below map the debt distribution at Vanguard.
| Percentile | Cumulative Federal Debt |
|---|---|
| 10th percentile (lowest-debt students) | $5,080 |
| 25th percentile | $7,966 |
| 75th percentile | $27,000 |
| 90th percentile (highest-debt students) | $36,882 |
The figures below break down median federal debt by income tier, first-generation status, and dependency.
Debt by Income Tier
| Income tier | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Low income | $14,500 |
| Middle income | $15,145 |
| High income | $15,460 |
First-Gen vs Continuing-Gen Median Debt
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $14,250 |
| Continuing-generation students | $16,171 |
Dependency-Status Comparison
| Cohort | Median federal debt |
|---|---|
| Dependent students | $14,000 |
| Independent students | $18,930 |
A handful of calculated indicators summarize the debt outlook at Vanguard.
Stafford loans are the federal government’s primary direct undergraduate lending program. The aggregate figures below show how active the program is at Vanguard:
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Stafford loan recipients | 9463 |
| Total Stafford loan amount | $197,653,182 |
If you are a veteran or active-duty service member, the GI Bill and DoD Tuition Assistance are the primary federal programs you can use at this school.
Post-9/11 GI Bill activity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| GI Bill recipients | 30 |
| Total GI Bill amount | $283,031 |
| Average GI Bill amount per recipient | $9,434 |
Active-duty Tuition Assistance recipients
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 3 |
| Total DoD amount | $9,938 |
| Average DoD amount per recipient | $3,313 |
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