2009-10 Undergraduate Tuition & Costs Per Semester
| Tuition |
| 12-18 Units (Package) | $12,726 |
| Per Credit: 1-11 units | $1,039 |
| Per Credit: each unit above 18 | $519 |
| Room & Board |
| Huntington & Laguna Hall | $1,968 |
| Newport/Balboa/Catalina Halls (by permission only) | $2180 |
| Vanguard Centre (by permission only) | $2406 |
| 19 meals per week Meal Plan | $2,029 |
| 15 meals per week Meal Plan | $1,966 |
| 10 meals per week Meal Plan | $1,657 |
| Fees |
| Application | $45 |
| New student orientation (charged 1st semester only) | $125 |
| Cleaning deposit/security deposit for on-campus students | $150 |
| Health insurance | TBA |
The direct cost for a full-time, on-campus student (shown above in bold) is $16,723 per semester. These charges may change depending on meal plan selected, or if you need health insurance (all international students are required to take the university's health insurance plan, there are no exceptions). All new students are charged the orientation fee their first semester only, and all on-campus students are charged the cleaning deposit; this can be completely or partially refunded upon moving out and after an inspection of your room.
2009-2010 Sample Annual Cost of Attendance Used In Determining Financial Aid For A Traditional Undergraduate Student
The cost of attendance below is used in determining financial aid eligibility. It includes both directs costs (costs that will be charged by the school on a student's bill) and indirect costs (other expenses incurred by attending school). The costs shown are for a student who lives on campus and attends VU full time. The cost of attendance for part-time students and students who live at home or off campus will vary from this.
Tuition | $25,452 |
| Room and board | $7,994 |
| Subtotal | $33,446 |
| Other costs to consider* |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $1,638 |
| Transportation (estimated) | $792 |
| Personal expenses (estimated) | $2,250 |
| Loan Fees | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $38,126 |
*These are averages, your costs may vary.
If you are a current student and have questions regarding your charges, please contact Business Services by either emailing cashier@vanguard.edu or by calling (714) 556-3610 X 4326.
If you will be a new student or are inquiring to the University and have questions regarding costs or payment options, please feel free to contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office by filling out the online Request for Information, e-mailing the Office of Admissions at admissions@vanguard.edu or call us at 1.800.722.6279.