Soka University of America: Ranking & Review
| Aliso Viejo rank | United States rank | World rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1502 | 5394 Top 32% |
Soka University of America Acceptance rate and Admissions statistics
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 37% | 43% | 34% |
| Applicants | 489 | 166 | 323 |
| Admissions | 182 | 72 | 110 |
| Enrolled undergraduates | 107 | 41 | 66 |
| Enrolled total (including graduate students) | 427 | 160 | 267 |
Male-Female Ratio
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
Typical SAT scores
| Number of students submitting SAT scores | 79 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting SAT scores | 74% |
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | |
| Math |
Typical ACT scores
| Number of students submitting ACT scores | 43 |
|---|---|
| Percent of students submitting ACT scores | 40% |
| ACT Composite | |
| ACT English | |
| ACT Math |
Admission requirements
Application fee for undergraduates - $45. Application fee for graduates - $45.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school rank | Recommended |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of the college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
Soka University of America Tuition
| Total cost for students living | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $47,368 | $47,368 |
| Off-campus | $49,494 | $49,494 |
| The total cost includes tuition and fees, books, supplies, on-campus room and board payment of $12,166 and other expenses per full academic year. | ||
Soka University of America provides on-campus housing with total dormitory capacity of 472 students.
| In-state | Out-of-state | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition for Full-time undergraduates | $30,106 | $30,106 |
| Fees for full-time undergraduates | $1,670 | $1,670 |
| Tuition for Full-time graduates | $30,106 | $30,106 |
| Fees for full-time graduates | $1,670 | $1,670 |
Programs and Degrees
| Programs | Bachelor's | Master's | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 102 | 102 | |
| Education | 6 | 6 | |
| Grand Total | 102 | 6 | 108 |
A total of 102 4-year bachelor's degrees conferred across undergraduate programs at Soka University of America.
At the master's level 6 degrees were conferred in the graduate programs.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 94% | 95% | 93% |
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General info
| Alternative names | Soka SUA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 2001 |
| Motto | Peace, Human Rights and the Sanctity of Life |
| Religious affiliation | Not applicable |
| Mission Statement | The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life. |
| Colors | royal blue, white, gold |
| Academic Calendar | Semester |
| Total FTE staff | 213 |
| Instructional FTE | 58 |
| Sector of institution | Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Control of institution | Private not-for-profit |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and Contacts
| Official Website | soka.edu |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 University Drive Aliso Viejo, California, 92656-8081 United States |
| Urbanization level | Suburb: Large |
| City population | 48,000 |
| Phone | 9494804000 |
| Fax | +1 (949) 480 4001 |