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Overview
This is the Vanguard University Of Southern California Lions (California) Softball scholarship and program information page. Here you can explore important information about Vanguard University Of Southern California Lions Softball. This information is very valuable for all high school student-athletes to understand as they start the recruiting process. Vanguard University Of Southern California Lions is located in Costa Mesa, CA and the Softball program competes in the Pacific West Conference (PacWest) conference.
Vanguard University Of Southern California Lions does offer athletic scholarships for Softball. Need-based and academic scholarships are available for student-athletes. Athletic scholarships are available for NCAA Division I, NCAA Division II, NAIA and NJCAA. On average, 34% of all student-athletes receive athletic scholarships.
If you are interested in getting recruited by Vanguard University Of Southern California Lions Softball, you should get to know more about the school, what academic programs are offered, and important members of the coaching staff - these are the people you need to connect with. Getting familiar with the Softball program is an important first step in the recruiting process.
How to get recruited by Vanguard University Of Southern California Lions Softball
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Athletics
Program Information
Division
NCAA DII
Conference
Pacific West Conference (PacWest)
Coaching Staff
Head Coach
Nicole Thomas
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Assistant Coach
Katy Hurley
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School Profile
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
16-1
Calendar System
Semester
Graduation Rate
63%
Retention Rate
72%
Enrollment by Gender
33% Male / 67% Female
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
75%
Total Applicants
2,778
Test Scores (25th-75th Percentile)
SAT
Students Submitting Scores
Not Reported
Reading
Not Reported
Math
Not Reported
Writing
Not Reported
ACT
Students Submitting Scores
Not Reported
Composite
Not Reported
English
Not Reported
Math
Not Reported
Writing
Not Reported
Requirements
Open Admission Policy
No
Application Fee
$45
Recommendations
Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Secondary School Record
Required to be considered for admission
Secondary School GPA
Required to be considered for admission
Secondary School Rank
Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
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Cost
In-State
Total Cost
$53,150
Tuition
$38,000
Fee
$700
On-Campus Room & Board
$10,290
Out-of-State
Total Cost
$53,150
Tuition
$38,000
Fee
$700
On-Campus Room & Board
$10,290
Financial Aid
% Undergraduates Receiving Aid
100%
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