Soka Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 43.38%. Selective, indicating a somewhat competitive admission process.
- SAT Average: 1440. Excellent SAT scores, indicating highly competitive applicants and often placing them in the top percentiles nationally.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $38,728
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at Soka:
- Total Enrollment: 495
- 484 Undergraduate, 11 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39% men, 61% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 92%. High graduation rate, indicating strong student support and academic success.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 90%. Excellent retention, indicating students are satisfied and supported.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 2 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Soka Overview
Soka University of America (Soka) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Aliso Viejo, CA. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences by Carnegie Classification
The Soka's tuition & fees is $38,728 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $39,874.
The school has a total enrollment of 495 and the students to faculty ratio is 7 to 1 (14.29%).
Soka's acceptance rate is 43.38% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 45.82%. The median SAT score is 1440.
Soka ranked 108th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7th in California Colleges rankings.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Soka University of America is $38,728. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $38,728.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $40,050 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $40,050.
| Undergraduate | $38,728 |
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| Graduate | $38,728 |
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| Undergraduate | $40,050 |
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| Graduate | $40,050 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Soka University of America does not offer online classes (distance learning opportunities) for any degree program.
Special Learning Opportunities at Soka
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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