Founded in 1920, Vanguard University is a private Christian university in Orange County, California, serving more than 2,200 students from across the country. With more than 30 undergraduate programs, you'll gain the knowledge, hands-on experience, and Christ-centered foundation to thrive in your career and calling. Rooted in our mission to pursue knowledge, cultivate character, deepen faith, and equip students for Christ-centered leadership and service, Vanguard is a place where you can grow academically, spiritually, and personally while discovering the purpose God has for your life.
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