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Soka University of America

Soka University of America is a small, private institution located in Aliso Viejo, ca. Founded in 1987, Soka University of America offers undergraduate degrees in 2 majors.

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4 Year, Private

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464 undergraduates

$37,450 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into Soka University of America? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 69.5%

SAT score average 1360

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.60

Application fee $45

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January

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November

320 days away Early Action date

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Soka University of America is known for one of its top majors: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. Their student-faculty ratio is 7:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

7 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Education and Teaching

Popular majors

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Educational Administration and Supervision

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $37,450

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,892

Books & supplies $938

Other expenses $2,784

Cost of attendance* $55,064

Average financial aid package $49,073

Estimated cost $5,991 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $37,450

Additional expenses

Room & board $13,892

Books & supplies $938

Other expenses $2,784

Cost of attendance* $55,064

Average financial aid package $49,073

Estimated cost $5,991 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Soka University of America has a total undergraduate enrollment of 464, with gender binary students split 39% male and 61% female.

Total enrollment

476

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

14%

African American %

Hispanic American %

13%

Asian %

10%

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

56%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Soka University of America, students love their Josho Daiko (Japanese Drum Club). Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

9494804000

www.soka.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Josho daiko (japanese drum club)

Rhythmission (hip hop dance club)

Sualseros (salsa dance club)

Ka pilina ho'olokahi (hawaiian dance club)

Soul wings (choir)

Athletics

NCAA Division level

Varsity sportsNo

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Soka University of America to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Soka University of America?

Soka University of America is located in Aliso Viejo, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Soka University of America?

The acceptance rate for Soka University of America is 70%.

What’s the average GPA for Soka University of America?

The average high school GPA for Soka University of America students was 3.60.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Soka University of America?

The estimated cost for 4 years at Soka University of America including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $220,256.

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