The mission of Vanguard University is to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip each student for a Spirit-empowered life of Christ-centered leadership and service.

Vanguard University is a nationally recognized leader in Christian higher education by cultivating academic excellence, character development and global perspective as seeds of greatness in the life of every student.

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Admissions

Application Deadline

March 2

Acceptance Rate

50%

SAT Range

950-1140

ACT Range

18-23

Application Fee

$45

SAT/ACT

Considered but not required

High School GPA

Required

Accepts Common App

Cost

Net Price

$21,667 / year

National

$15,523

Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.

Average Total Aid Awarded

$26,373 / year

National

$7,535

Students Receiving Financial Aid

100%

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Academics

Professors

B minus

Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.

Student Faculty Ratio

13:1

Evening Degree Programs

Yes

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Majors

Bachelor of Science in Nursing

The Department of Nursing is committed to providing exceptional undergraduate and graduate nursing programs taught by professor-mentors in a dynamic learning community. Since launching our first nursing program in 2006, we have been a center of excellence in Christian nursing education that integrates our University values of truth, virtue and service.

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Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online

Offers Online Courses

Yes

Online Certificate Programs

Online Associates Programs

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Mix of Online and on Campus
7%
On Campus
0%
Online
93%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment

1,770 Undergrads

Part-Time Undergrads

227

Undergrads Over 25

Pell Grant

46%

Varsity Athletes

18%

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Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus

78%

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After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$41,800 / year

National

$33,028

Graduation Rate

63%

National

49%

Employed 2 Years After Graduation

92%

National

83%