Soka University of America

It is extremely difficult to get into Soka University of America. The acceptance rate at Soka University of America is 53%. Out of 513 applications received in 2023, 271 students were offered admission.

If you want to apply to Soka University of America, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 1/15 and the fee for the application costs $45.

Students who apply to Soka University of America for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than March 1.

Soka University of America Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Soka University of America's admissions stats.

Soka University of America 2023	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.7
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	67%
Mean SAT Score	1299
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	43%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	8%
Waitlist	Yes

Soka University of America Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Soka University of America.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	Yes	November 1	December 1
Regular Decision	Yes	1 15	March 1

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Applying Early to Soka University of America?

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Soka University of America does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 1. Soka University of America will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 1.

Soka University of America accepts about 3% of early action applicants and 53% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, Soka University of America admitted 62 of the 27 who applied early action.

Some students apply early to college to boost their chances of acceptance. When you apply early, your application is considered before all the regular decision applicants apply. Applying early may increase the chance of acceptance, since it demonstrates your interest in a school.

➡️ Discover a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Soka University of America Admissions

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Transferring to Soka University of America

For more information on transferring to Soka University of America, contact the school directly.

For Students Waitlisted to Soka University of America

Soka University of America has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Soka University of America?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college determines which factors are are most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that prioritize the areas where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at Soka University of America

What does Soka University of America consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Character/Personal Qualities	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Extracurricular Activities	Very Important
Recommendation(s)	Very Important
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Important
Volunteer Work	Important
Level of Applicant's Interest	Important
Class Rank	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Racial/Ethnic Status	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Soka University of America for more information on admission factors.

Soka University of America Application Requirements

To apply to Soka University of America, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Soka University of America's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Other Requirements	–	–	–	IERF evaluation for course work completed abroad
Letter(s) of Recommendation	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Soka University of America?

Students admitted to Soka University of America have an average unweighted GPA of 3.7.

Out of all students that were admitted, 11% submitted a class rank. At Soka University of America 67% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school and 100% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Soka University of America, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	1%
3.75 and 3.99	74%
3.50 and 3.74	14%
3.25 and 3.49	9%
3.00 and 3.24	1%
2.50 and 2.9	1%
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Soka University of America directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Soka University of America is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 43% of Soka University of America's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 8% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Soka University of America?

To be competitive with other Soka University of America applicants, you should strive to earn between 1220 and 1365 (or higher!) on the SAT. At Soka University of America 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1365 and 25% of scored lower than 1220, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a Soka University of America student is 1299.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of Soka University of America students scored 755 or higher and 75% of students scored 560 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of Soka University of America students scored 645 or higher, and 75% scored a 560 or higher.

To be most competitive at Soka University of America, you should strive to earn between 24 and 28 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Soka University of America's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28, and three out of four students scored lower than 28 on the ACT.

A 24 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Soka University of America students. Only one out of every four students scored below 24.

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Soka University of America Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Soka University of America?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Soka University of America.

Does Soka University of America accept transfer credits?

❌ Soka University of America does not accept transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does Soka University of America accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Soka University of America accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Soka University of America?

❌ No, Soka University of America is test optional, so you can choose whether or not to submit your test scores. If your scores are higher than the school's average, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Soka University of America's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for Soka University of America is 53%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Soka University of America?

❌ Soka University of America does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at Soka University of America?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at Soka University of America was 3% in 2021.

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