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The real 4-year cost of Vanguard University of Southern California

Over the 15 years from 2008 to 2023, published tuition and required fees at Vanguard University of Southern California went from $24,310 to $39,950, an average of 3.2% a year.

20082027: history and projection

Published tuition + feesProjected at recent growth rate

If you pay full sticker

Projected tuition + fees, entering fall 2026.

Year 1$43,928
Year 2$45,340
Year 3$46,798
Year 4$48,302
4-year total$184,368

Two aid scenarios

4-year out-of-pocket total.

$10,000/yr flat scholarship
$144,368
Flat aid doesn't grow, so it covers less each year.
50%-of-tuition scholarship
$93,799
Percentage aid keeps pace with tuition.

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