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Vanguard University of Southern California Men's Basketball

Welcome to the Vanguard University of Southern California men's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Pacific West Conference from Costa Mesa, California. Led by head coach Rhett Soliday, Vanguard University of Southern California pairs a 62% acceptance rate with a 57% graduation rate and a $23,286 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
18
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Pacific West Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,545
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
62%
State
California
City
Costa Mesa
Address
55 Fair Dr
Staff
Rhett Soliday
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Taylor Kelly
Associate Head Coach
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Caleb Martin
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Kevin Heenan
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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Tim Anderson
Men's Basketball Assistant Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 79% of D2 men's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
70%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
57%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$43,464
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$59,541
C

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 35% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$40,800
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$40,800
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$13,450
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$23,286
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$45
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 76% of D2 men's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$771,085
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$132,650
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