Vanguard University of Southern California | |
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Former names | Southern California Bible School (1920–1939) Southern California Bible College (1939–1959) Southern California College (1959–1999) |
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| Motto | Truth. Virtue. Service |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1920 |
Religious affiliation | Assemblies of God |
| President | Michael J. Beals, Ph.D. |
| Students | 2,752 |
| Undergraduates | 2,482 |
| Postgraduates | 270 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Urban |
| Colors | Navy Blue & Gold |
| Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – GSAC (primary) NAIA – CCC (wrestling) |
| Website | vanguard |
Vanguard University (officially Vanguard University of Southern California) is a private Protestant university in Costa Mesa, California. It was the first four-year college in Orange County. Vanguard's required core curriculum includes courses on American politics and history, theology, fine arts, and public speaking.[1]
- ^ "Core Curriculum (Traditional Undergraduate Majors) < Vanguard University". catalog.vanguard.edu. Retrieved 2023-10-06.