Soka University of America: Statistics

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#3820 of 14,131 In the World
#1068 of 2,597 In North America
#997 of 2,496 In the United States
#85 of 249 In California
#1631 of 1,780 For Biophysics
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Acceptance rate
57%
Average SAT
1340
Avg. cost to attend
$17,928 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
445
Graduates
10
Male:Female Ratio
35:65
Control
Private
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
www.soka.edu

Soka University of America Acceptance rate and admissions statistics

Soka University of America has an acceptance rate of 57% and is among the top 19% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 57% 61% 55%
Applicants 498 150 348
Admissions 282 92 190
Freshmen enrolled full time 129 48 81

SAT scores

Among admitted applicants
49 or 38%
submitted SAT

25% of them
had 1240
or below

75% of them
had 1440
or below

Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Soka University of America are 1240-1440 (middle 50% range).

ACT scores

Among admitted applicants
3 or 2%
submitted ACT

Admissions requirements

College-preparatory program Required
Recommendations Required
Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
Formal demonstration of competencies Considered but not required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
Secondary school rank Considered but not required
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

Nonresident Alien 241 (53%)
White 67 (15%)
Hispanic 56 (12%)
Asian 54 (12%)
Two or more races 23 (5%)
Black or African American 9 (2%)
Race or Ethnicity unknown 5 (1%)

Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees

The average net cost to attend Soka University of America is $17,928 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.

The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.

Net average cost to attend
$17,928/year
Average aid awarded
$34,200
Students receiving aid
100%

Average costs by household income

<$30K $16,990
$30-48K $8,261
$48-75K $12,981
$75-110K $16,965
$110K+ $32,495

Tuition and fees

UndergraduatesGraduates
Tuition in-district $33,218$33,218
Tuition in-state $33,218$33,218
Tuition out-of-state $33,218$33,218
Fee in-district $2,326$2,326
Fee in-state $2,326$2,326
Fee out-of-state $2,326$2,326

Room and board costs

Dormitory capacity 572
Combined charge for room and board $13,422

Soka University of America majors

Soka University of America has granted 97 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies and 4 master's in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Soka University of America.

Major Bachelor Master
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies 97
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 4
Grand Total 97 4

Soka University of America has a graduation rate of 88%, which is among the 6% highest for universities in the US.

Total Men Women
Graduation rate 88% 81% 92%
  • Full-time retention rate - 93%

Publications & Citations

Soka University of America has published 1,561 scientific papers with 9,838 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Physics, Engineering, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Computer Science, Political Science, and Law.

Publications
1,561
Citations
9,838

Publication / Citation count by topic

Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
843 / 4,271
Biology
671 / 4,061
Physics
615 / 4,296
Engineering
614 / 4,541
Chemistry
591 / 3,713
Environmental Science
566 / 4,432
Philosophy
525 / 2,576
Computer Science
507 / 4,563
Political Science
462 / 2,490
Law
418 / 2,397
Sociology
337 / 1,609
Geography and Cartography
325 / 3,087
Quantum and Particle physics
322 / 3,568
Biochemistry
318 / 2,542
Medicine
312 / 2,283
Materials Science
300 / 1,438
Organic Chemistry
292 / 2,133
History
280 / 1,597
Genetics
278 / 1,820
Psychology
267 / 1,823
Geology
262 / 2,755
Ecology
252 / 1,757
Economics
251 / 1,207
Mathematics
227 / 1,442
Business
219 / 890
Archaeology
219 / 1,484
Linguistics
199 / 924
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
182 / 2,272
Art & Design
163 / 802
Paleontology
159 / 1,324
Optical Engineering
152 / 2,374
Statistics
137 / 1,166
Biophysics
114 / 113
Development Studies
110 / 634
Pathology
109 / 1,063
Botany
108 / 644
Nanotechnology
105 / 506
Theology / Divinity / Religious studies
104 / 339
Social Psychology
102 / 1,203
Oceanography
99 / 941

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1991 3 17
1992 10 15
1993 5 21
1994 8 22
1995 13 24
1996 19 31
1997 16 49
1998 17 39
1999 22 50
2000 26 69
2001 28 65
2002 20 67
2003 26 88
2004 28 117
2005 17 162
2006 43 165
2007 46 148
2008 54 171
2009 56 191
2010 64 216
2011 42 215
2012 59 235
2013 46 265
2014 56 271
2015 57 298
2016 64 298
2017 58 283
2018 45 388
2019 45 541
2020 92 811
2021 70 938
2022 82 1025
2023 95 990
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Notable alumni

  1. Tahereh Mafi

    Tahereh Mafi
    Born in
    United States Flag United States
    Years
    1988-.. (age 36)
    Occupations
    novelistchildren's writerscience fiction writerwriter
    Biography

    Tahereh Mafi is an American author based in Santa Monica, California. She is known for writing young adult fiction.

General info

Alternative names Soka
SUA
Founded 2001
Motto Peace, Human Rights and the Sanctity of Life
Colors royal blue, white, gold
Academic calendar Semesters
Total FTE staff 221
Carnegie classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus

Location and contacts

Address 1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, California, 92656-8081
United States
City population 52,000
Phone 9494804000

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