Soka University of America

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 108^th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 7^th in California Colleges rankings.

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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.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$38,728
Graduate	$38,728

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$40,050
Graduate	$40,050

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	43.38% Acceptance Rate / 45.82% Yield
Test Scores »	1,440 SAT
Graduation Rate »	92%
Retention Rate	90%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.29% (7 to 1)
Student Population »	495 (484 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$39,874

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
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-8081
Phone	949-480-4000
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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