2012-13 Undergraduate Tuition & Costs Per Semester
Tuition |
|
| 12-18 Units (Package) | $14,250 |
| Per Credit: 1-11 units | $1,188 |
| Per Credit: each unit above 18 | $594 |
Room & Board |
|
| Huntington & Laguna Hall | $2,150 |
| Newport/Balboa/Catalina Halls | $2,350 |
| 19 meals per week Meal Plan | $2,200 |
| 15 meals per week Meal Plan | $2,135 |
| 10 meals per week Meal Plan | $1,800 |
Fees |
|
| Freshmen new student orientation (charged 1st semester only) | $125 |
| Transfer new student orientation (charged 1st semester only) | $75 |
| Cleaning deposit/security deposit for on-campus students | $150 |
| Health insurance (2011-2012 cost) | $774 |
The direct cost for a full-time, on-campus student (shown above in bold) is $18,600 per semester. These charges may change depending on meal plan selected, or if you need health insurance (all international students are required to take the university’s health insurance plan, there are no exceptions). All new students are charged the orientation fee their first semester only, and all on-campus students are charged the cleaning deposit; this can be completely or partially refunded upon moving out and after an inspection of your room.
2012-2013 Sample Annual Cost of Attendance
The cost of attendance belowis used in determining traditional undergraduate financial aid eligibility. It includes both directs costs (costs that will be charged by the school on a student’s bill) and indirect costs (other expenses incurred by attending school). The costs shown are for a student who lives on campus and attends VU full time. The cost of attendance for part-time students and students who live at home or off campus will vary from this.
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Tuition |
$28,500 |
| Room and board | $8,700 |
| Subtotal | $37,200 |
| Other costs to consider* | |
| Books & Supplies (estimated) | $1,665 |
| Transportation (estimated) | $891 |
| Personal expenses (estimated) | $2,277 |
| Loan Fees | $0 |
| Total Cost of Attendance | $42,033 |
*These are typical costs and will vary by student.
Current students with questions regarding charges should contact the Accounting Office at cashier@vanguard.edu or 714.556.3610 X4326.
Prospective or new students with questions regarding costs or payment options should contact the Undergraduate Admissions Office by at admissions@vanguard.edu or 800.722.6279.
