Vanguard University is a private Christian university in Costa Mesa, California, affiliated with the Assemblies of God, offering programs in liberal arts, business, education, and ministry. Students rave about the tight-knit faith community, beach proximity, supportive professors, vibrant chapel services, and strong sense of purpose.

State

California

Student Population

2,000

Acceptance Rate

65%

GPA Range

3.14.3.78

SAT Range

910-1170

Common Majors

Nursing, Business, Psychology, Ministry, Education

"Vanguard's joyful Lion culture builds deep friendships through chapel and small groups. The sunny campus offers ocean breezes and outdoor hangouts. Newport Beach provides surfing and boardwalk strolls while LA concerts and Disneyland trips keep weekends exciting."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$39,950

Conference

Pacific West Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

82-83

Men's Team Notes

Vanguard men’s golf averaged about 81 per player per round, with counting‑rounds mostly in the 80s and a few 90s. The team posted a 282‑shot round and several top‑10 finishes, contending in PacWest‑style, events and gradually improving its four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Vanguard women’s golf averaged about 82 per player per round, with team totals near 327–331 per 18 holes. The squad set a program‑record 289‑shot round, earned multiple top‑five individual finishes, and turned in increasingly competitive 36‑ and 54‑hole totals.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Jeff Anderson

Women's Coach

Jeff Anderson

Men's Email

jeff.anderson@vanguard.edu

Women's Email

jeff.anderson@vanguard.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Jeff Anderson has led Vanguard men's golf since December 2017, guiding the Lions in GSAC and now PacWest competition from Costa Mesa, California. Under his direction, the program competes in events like Wildcat Classic and PacWest Championships, emphasizing recruiting and development. He also oversees women's golf while supported by assistants Claire Shubin and Director Dr. Jane Carr.

Women's Coach Bio

As head coach since 2017, Jeff Anderson directs Vanguard women's golf through PacWest schedules, including CSUSB Battle in the Desert and Dominican Spring Invite. From the Costa Mesa campus, he fosters competitive play and student-athlete growth, assisted by Claire Shubin (claire.shubin@vanguard.edu). His dual-role leadership marks the program's transition to full NCAA DII status.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Vanguard's joyful Lion culture builds deep friendships through chapel and small groups. The sunny campus offers ocean breezes and outdoor hangouts. Newport Beach provides surfing and boardwalk strolls while LA concerts and Disneyland trips keep weekends exciting."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Vanguard men’s golf averaged about 81 per player per round, with counting‑rounds mostly in the 80s and a few 90s. The team posted a 282‑shot round and several top‑10 finishes, contending in PacWest‑style, events and gradually improving its four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

Vanguard women’s golf averaged about 82 per player per round, with team totals near 327–331 per 18 holes. The squad set a program‑record 289‑shot round, earned multiple top‑five individual finishes, and turned in increasingly competitive 36‑ and 54‑hole totals.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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