Soka University of America

Aliso Viejo, CA

Soka University of America

Aliso Viejo, CA

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Tuition & Fees

$40,234

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
560
75th
770
25th
660

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

7

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 276
Declined 121
Total Received 397
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Enrollment

464

undergraduate students

12

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1987, Soka University of America is a private nonprofit four-year comprehensive university that emphasizes the study of peace, human rights, and global citizenship. It is located on a 103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo, California.

Official website Visit website
Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 476
Established in 1987
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

103-acre campus in Aliso Viejo (population: 51,424).

  • Campus Setting: Large town

Soka University of America
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA
92656-8081

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
99%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
100%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
33%
Top 1/4
81%
Top 1/2
100%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
690
25th
560
75th
770
25th
660

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $45
Other application fee ($45 paper application)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) November 1
Application deadline (final deadline) January 15
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline November 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

69%

acceptance rate

Accepted 276
Declined 121
Total Received 397

Admissions Factors

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special transportation
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$36,595

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $37,450
Housing & Food $13,892
Additional fees $2,784
Books & supplies $938
Total $55,064
Average Financial Aid - $36,595
Total with Avg. Aid $18,469

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $516,340
State $242,148
Institutional $9,148,938
Other external
Total $9,907,426

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $4,381,673
Other external $29,674
Total $4,411,347
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 888 600-7652
F: 949 480-4151
financialaid@soka.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
Golf yes
Soccer yes yes
Swimming yes yes
Track and field indoor yes yes
Track and field outdoor yes yes
Track and field x country yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

cheerleading, racquetball, soccer, table tennis, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, racquetball, soccer, table tennis, volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, baseball, basketball, football, golf, soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, weight lifting

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Liberal Arts

Programs Offered

  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option

476

total students

NA%

in-state

NA%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

97%

464
students

Female
61%
282

Male
39%
182

3%

12
students

Female
25%
3

Male
75%
9

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

100%

464
students

Female
61%
282

Male
39%
182

Not reported

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Student Break-down

54%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
10%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
13%
Hispanic/Latino
14%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 32
Countries most often represented China
India
Japan
Nepal
South Korea
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
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