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Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo,
CA
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate53%
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About Soka University of America
Soka University of America is a private, non-profit institution of higher education located in Aliso Viejo, California. Soka offers a BA in liberal arts and an MA in Educational Leadership and Societal Change. Although the college was founded on the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, the school maintains no religious affiliation. Soka’s unique curriculum emphasizes leadership and contributive citizenship. Students are required to study a non-native language and study abroad in a country where that language is spoken, the cost of which is included in tuition. Undergraduate students choose from concentrations in environmental studies, humanities, international studies, life sciences or social and behavioral sciences. The school fields nine varsity sports teams for men and women and is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Soka University of America is a private, nonprofit university in the suburb of Aliso Viejo, California. Soka University of America was founded in 1987. The college currently enrolls around 445 students per year, including 435 undergraduates.
2022 Acceptance Rate for Soka University of America
It is extremely difficult to get into Soka University of America. Soka University of America admitted 53% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 271 out of 513 total applicants were accepted.
| Soka University of America Admissions Facts At-A-Glance | |
|---|---|
| Overall Acceptance Rate | 53% |
| Early Decision Acceptance Rate | ED not offered |
| Early Action Acceptance Rate | 3% |
| Average GPA | 3.7 |
| Test Optional | Yes |
| Applicants Submitting ACT scores | 3% |
| Applicants Submitting SAT scores | 43% |
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Soka University of America Campus Tours
Soka University of America is located in the town of Aliso Viejo, California, near Los Angeles and San Diego.
If you would like to see Soka University of America for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Interstate 5 Freeway to Aliso Viejo, or book a flight to the nearest airport, John Wayne (Orange County).
You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Soka University of America and Aliso Viejo are like without leaving home.
College Info
Soka University of America Application Deadline
First-Year Applications are Due
Jan 15
Transfer Applications are Due
Not available
The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Soka University of America is Jan 15.
Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs
Soka University of America SAT Scores
Composite SAT Range
1220 - 1365
Math SAT Range
645 - 755
Reading SAT Range
560 - 645
Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
SAT Score
Estimated Chance
1365 and Above
Good
1220 to 1365
Avg
1220 and Less
Low
SAT Scores Needed to Get Accepted
The median SAT score for Soka University of America students is 1299. Applicants with SAT scores of 1365 and above have a good chance of being admitted to Soka University of America, while applicants with SAT scores between 1220 to 1365 have an average chance of admittance, and prospective students with an SAT score below 1220 have a low chance of being offered a spot at Soka University of America.
Soka University of America Tuition & Fees
Tuition & Fees
$50,118
In State$50,118
Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$33,218
$33,218
Fees
$2,326
$2,326
Housing
$13,422
$13,422
Books
$1,152
$1,152
Student Life
Wondering what life at Soka University of America is like? There are approximately 445 students enrolled at Soka University of America, including 435 undergraduate students and 10 graduate students. 100% percent of students attend school full-time, 46% percent are from CA and 54% percent of students are from other states.
100%
Full TimeUnknown
Part Time46%
In State54%
Out-of-StateData Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved
Quick Facts
Total Enrollment
445
Campus Setting
Suburban
Acceptance Rate
53%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Jan 15
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