Founded in 1920, Vanguard University is a private, Christian, comprehensive university of liberal arts, sciences and professional studies that encompasses more than 2,200 undergraduate and graduate students from every region in the country. Rooted in a strong academic tradition and commitment to student success, Vanguard University is recognized by the U.S. News & World Report 2022 rankings as a first-tier regional university in the West, a Best College in the West for Veterans, a Best Value School and a Top Performer on Social Mobility. Vanguard University represents a diverse student population, with 63 percent students of color, 44 percent Hispanic and nearly half of students the first in their family to attend college.