What division is Vanguard?

Vanguard competes at the NCAA Division II level in the Pacific West Conference (PWC).

What GPA do you need for Vanguard?

The average GPA at Vanguard is 3.3. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

Vanguard has an enrollment of approximately 1,933 students in a urban setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Vanguard?

Vanguard has an acceptance rate of 62%.

How do I get recruited to play at Vanguard?

To get recruited at Vanguard, start by building your athletic and academic profile on RawRecruit. Our AI Fit Score algorithm compares your stats against Vanguard's historical roster data across 5 dimensions. You can access coaching staff contact information including emails and phone numbers to reach out directly.

Vanguard

Costa Mesa, CAD-IIPacific West Conference (PWC)

Updated July 13, 2026

HSIVisit athletics site

NCAA Division II

Division

1,933

Enrollment

3.3

Avg GPA

62%

Acceptance

57%

Graduation

70%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.2+ GPA bar.

Vanguard is a NCAA Division II program in the Pacific West Conference (PWC), located in Costa Mesa, CA. We map basketball and track & field at Vanguard, with Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions and coaching staff and roster history for basketball and track & field. HSI designated institution.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.3

Graduation

57%

Acceptance

62%

Student:Faculty

13:1

Retention

70%

Campus & Location

Setting

Urban

Climate

Moderate

Median Earnings

$43,464

Coaching Staff10 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Vanguard Athletics

Vanguard is a NCAA Division II athletic program located in Costa Mesa, CA, competing in the Pacific West Conference (PWC). With an enrollment of 1,933 students, Vanguard offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map coaching staff and roster history for basketball and track & field at Vanguard, visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Vanguard is 3.3. The school maintains a 57% graduation rate.

RawRecruit covers D-II programs across football, men's basketball, women's basketball, men's track & field, women's track & field, and girls flag football. Create a free account to see your personalized Fit Score for Vanguard.