Soka University of America: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3477 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #983 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #911 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #84 of 249 | In California |
| #1457 of 1,883 | For Biophysics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 43%
- Undergraduates
- 484
- Graduates
- 11
- Male:Female Ratio
- 38:62
- 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 43% and is among the top 12% 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 | 43% | 32% | 51% |
| Applicants | 634 | 249 | 384 |
| Admissions | 275 | 80 | 195 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 126 | 35 | 91 |
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
20 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1333
or below
75% of them
had 1510
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the Soka University of America are 1333-1510 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
1 or 1%
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 | 277 (56%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 69 (14%) |
| White | 58 (12%) |
| Asian | 48 (10%) |
| Two or more races | 30 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 7 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 5 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Soka University of America is $15,691 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.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $12,020 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $10,619 |
| $48-75K | $12,049 |
| $75-110K | $12,724 |
| $110K+ | $30,940 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $35,584 | $35,584 |
| Tuition in-state | $35,584 | $35,584 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $35,584 | $35,584 |
| Fee in-district | $3,144 | $3,144 |
| Fee in-state | $3,144 | $3,144 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,144 | $3,144 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 572 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,378 |
Soka University of America majors
Soka University of America has granted 87 bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies and 6 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 | 87 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | |
| Grand Total | 87 | 6 |
Soka University of America has a graduation rate of 92%, which is among the 4% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 92% | 88% | 94% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Soka University of America has published 2,128 scientific papers with 21,834 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, Political Science, and Biochemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 7 | 24 |
| 1994 | 11 | 26 |
| 1995 | 16 | 35 |
| 1996 | 22 | 49 |
| 1997 | 15 | 62 |
| 1998 | 27 | 64 |
| 1999 | 28 | 89 |
| 2000 | 37 | 128 |
| 2001 | 34 | 156 |
| 2002 | 24 | 172 |
| 2003 | 42 | 178 |
| 2004 | 44 | 249 |
| 2005 | 38 | 294 |
| 2006 | 62 | 341 |
| 2007 | 63 | 347 |
| 2008 | 78 | 406 |
| 2009 | 87 | 483 |
| 2010 | 94 | 554 |
| 2011 | 63 | 573 |
| 2012 | 91 | 641 |
| 2013 | 82 | 750 |
| 2014 | 84 | 776 |
| 2015 | 87 | 732 |
| 2016 | 67 | 811 |
| 2017 | 63 | 788 |
| 2018 | 48 | 897 |
| 2019 | 57 | 1055 |
| 2020 | 106 | 1495 |
| 2021 | 80 | 1700 |
| 2022 | 96 | 1702 |
| 2023 | 120 | 1648 |
| 2024 | 55 | 1704 |
| 2025 | 43 | 1342 |
Notable alumni
-
Tahereh Mafi
- Occupations
- writerscience fiction writerchildren's writernovelist
- Biography
-
Tahereh Mafi is an Iranian-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 | 242 |
| 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 |