Founded in 1920, Vanguard University of Southern California is a non-profit private higher-education institution located in the urban setting of the small city of Costa Mesa (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), California. This institution also has branch campuses in the following locations: Irvine, Huntington Beach, Newport Beach, Fountain Valley, Santa Ana. Officially accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, Vanguard University of Southern California (VUSC) is a small coeducational US higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Pentecostal religion. Vanguard University of Southern California (VUSC) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. This 102 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 40-50% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. VUSC also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.