Founded in 1920, Vanguard University is a private, Christian, comprehensive university of liberal arts, sciences and professional studies that encompasses more than 2,200 students from every region in the country, over 33,000 alumni worldwide, and 100 full-time faculty. Rooted in a strong academic tradition and commitment to student success, Vanguard University is recognized by the U.S. News & World Report 2025 rankings as a first-tier regional university in the West, a Best Value School and a Best College for Veterans.