See current tuition and fees for Vanguard University of Southern California, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at Vanguard University of Southern California came in at $41,700 annually for undergraduate students. Students from in state and out of state pay the same here.
Of that total, required fees were $900; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $40,800 |
| Fees | $900 |
| Total | $41,700 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The numbers on this page are sticker price.
What will Vanguard University of Southern California cost if you attend part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To see where that lands, here is how Vanguard University of Southern California tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, Vanguard University of Southern California comes in higher than most schools.
Keep in mind that sticker price is only part of the story — aid can change what you actually pay. See the Vanguard University of Southern California Financial Aid page for more.
Below is how tuition at Vanguard University of Southern California has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $37,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $38,000 |
| One Year Ago | $39,250 |
| Most Recent Year | $40,800 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Vanguard has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 3.9%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $43,346 the year ahead.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.42%, which puts the figure next year near $43,126.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $43,126 |
| In 2 Years | $44,601 |
| In 3 Years | $46,126 |
| In 4 Years | $47,703 |
| In 5 Years | $49,334 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $181,556.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
For a closer look at aid at Vanguard University of Southern California, see the Vanguard University of Southern California Financial Aid page.