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Soka University of America

Overview

At a Glance

School type

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

Faculty

98 Faculty Members | 4:1 student faculty ratio

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

$34,166

Out of state

$34,166
Graduate

In state

$34,166

Out of state

$34,166

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Did not receive aid
0%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 45.0% $2,919
State/local grants 9.0% $4,132
Institutional grants 100.0% $27,656
Loans 43.0% $5,511

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Paying for college

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

Applying for financial Aid

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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

Types of Degrees Offered

  • Certificate
  • Associate's degree
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Master's degree
  • Doctoral degree
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
52.41%
  • Apply 519
  • Accepted 272
  • Attend 133

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 sat scores

Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.

Math
Reading

Average act scores

Half of the freshman class scored within these ranges. 25% scored lower and 25% scored higher. 2020 data.

Composite
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
65%
Male Students
35%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Two Or More Ethnicities52.8%
  2. Caucasian15.96%
  3. Hispanic/Latino13.93%
  4. Asian13.26%
  5. Black1.8%
  6. Not Specified1.8%
  7. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.45%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

407

Undergraduate students

396

Graduate students

11

Attendance breakdown

Full time
5%
Part time
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
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