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Soka University of America

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, not-for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

4:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Soka University of America

1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, California 92656

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Phone

(949) 480-4000

Website
www.soka.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.

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The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$35,544

Out of state

$35,544
Graduate

In state

$35,544

Out of state

$35,544

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $2,061
State/local grants 4.0% $6,191
Institutional grants 100.0% $31,907
Loans 52.0% $7,481

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$13,422 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,152 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,640 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Undergraduate Majors X

  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • EDUCATION
    • Educational Leadership and Administration, General
      • A program that focuses on the general principles and techniques of administering a wide variety of schools and other educational organizations and facilities, supervising educational personnel at the school or staff level, and that may prepare individuals as general administrators and supervisors. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
56.63%
  • Apply 498
  • Accepted 282
  • Attend 129

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$45
Graduate
$45

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Required

  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable

  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required

  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable

Average Test Scores

SAT Math
690-780
SAT Reading
550-660
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
64%
Male Students
36%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Two Or More Ethnicities58.01%
  2. Caucasian14.73%
  3. Hispanic/Latino12.31%
  4. Asian11.87%
  5. Black1.98%
  6. Not Specified1.1%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

450

Undergraduate students

440

Graduate students

10

Full Time Students
5%
Part Time Students
95%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Soccer
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Cross Country
  • Swimming
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Track and Field (Indoor)
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Soccer
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Cross Country
    • Swimming

    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Swimming
    • Cross Country
    • Golf
    • Track and Field (Indoor)
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
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