D2Pacific West Conference

Vanguard University Baseball

Transitioning from NAIA to NCAA DII; plays 50-game schedule with strong home presence at Dean Harvey Field.

Vanguard University is a D2 baseball program in the Pacific West Conference located in Costa Mesa, CA. Head coach Rob Pegg has led the program for 8+ years. 18% of players stay all four years. After college, 11% of alumni enter tech sales — top employers include Vanguard University of Southern California, Chino Valley Unified School District, HallPass Media. Vanguard University has a 65% acceptance rate and 3.4 average GPA and costs approximately $20,189 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Vanguard University Baseball?

18% of freshmen who join Vanguard University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — below the D2 average of 32%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 49%. On average, players spend 2.0 seasons on the Vanguard University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

18%
Stay 4 years
49%
Leave after year 1
2.0
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Vanguard University Baseball Players Do After College?

11% of Vanguard University baseball alumni go into tech sales, the most common career path among the 55 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include medical and health (9%), education (8%), government (7%). Top employers include Vanguard University of Southern California, Chino Valley Unified School District, HallPass Media, San Diego Seals, Haskell & White LLP.

Career Category Breakdown

tech sales11%
medical and health9%
education8%
government7%
legal4%

Based on LinkedIn data for 55 tracked alumni, 2016-2024 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Vanguard University Baseball?

Rob Pegg is the head baseball coach at Vanguard University and has been with the program for 8+ years. Vanguard University competes in the Pacific West Conference as a D2 program in Costa Mesa, CA.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Vanguard University?

Vanguard University has a 65% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.40 for admitted students, with a 58% graduation rate — above the D2 average of 52%. 74% of freshmen return for their sophomore year. Vanguard University is particularly known for Business, Psychology, Kinesiology, Communication.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Vanguard University is 1,975 students.

65%
Acceptance rate
3.40
Average GPA
22
Average ACT
58%
Graduation rate
74%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Vanguard University?

Attending Vanguard University costs approximately $39,950 per year, with the average student receiving $19,761 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $20,189 per year. 43% of students at Vanguard University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$40kAid: $20kNet: $20k
Aid covers 49%43% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Vanguard University Baseball?

Vanguard University is a D2 baseball program competing in the Pacific West Conference, located in Costa Mesa, CA. NAIA postseason appearances prior to DII transition; no NCAA postseason eligibility yet

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