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Soka University of America Overview

Soka University of America is a private not-for-profit institution situated in Aliso Viejo, California. The suburban atmosphere of Aliso Viejo makes it a great place for students who want the amenities of city life without actually living in the middle of a constant hustle and bustle.

What Is Soka University of America Known For?

98 Undergraduate Awards

$15,763 Avg Cost After Aid

57% Acceptance Rate

Students who want to work more closely with their professors have an easier time at Soka University since the student to facuty ratio is 7 to 1.
Although it may not be available for every major, the master's degree is the highest award a student can attain at Soka University.
In a recent academic period73% of the faculty were full-time.
After graduation, Soka University bachelor's degree recipients go on to jobs where they make $55,017 a year. That's about 35% more than their peers at other schools.
The average Soka University student graduates in 4.0 years. That's better than the national average of 4.4 years.

Where Is Soka University of America?

Contact details for Soka University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-8081
Phone:	949-480-4000
Website:	www.soka.edu

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How Do I Get Into Soka University?

You can apply to Soka University online at: www.soka.edu/admission_aid/applying-to-soka.aspx

Admission Requirements for Soka University

Submission	Required?
High School GPA	1
High School Rank	5
High School Transcript	1
College Prep Program	1
Recommendations	1
SAT or ACT Scores	5
TOEFL	1

How Hard Is It To Get Into Soka University?

57% Acceptance Rate

67% Of Accepted Are Women

38% Submit SAT Scores

With an acceptance rate of 57%, Soka University does not let just anybody through their doors! Make sure you spend enough time polishing up your application so you will make a great impression.

Approximately 33% of accepted students are men and 67% are women. The acceptance rate for men is 61%, and the acceptance rate for women is 55%.

Average Test Scores

About 38% of students accepted to Soka University submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 550 and 660. Math scores were between 690 and 780.

SAT Reading and Writing Scores for Soka University of America ( 550 to 660 )

200

800

SAT Math Scores for Soka University of America ( 690 to 780 )

200

800

Soka University received ACT scores from 2% of accepted students.

Can I Afford Soka University of America?

$15,763 Net Price

52% Take Out Loans

The overall average net price of Soka University is $15,763. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid.

Student Loan Debt

While almost two-thirds of students nationwide take out loans to pay for college, the percentage may be quite different for the school you plan on attending. At Soka University, approximately 52% of students took out student loans averaging $7,481 a year. That adds up to $29,924 over four years for those students.

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Soka University of America Undergraduate Student Diversity

392 Full-Time Undergraduates

66% Women

34% Racial-Ethnic Minorities*

There are also 11 graduate students at the school.

Gender Diversity

Of the 392 full-time undergraduates at Soka University, 34% are male and 66% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Soka University of America students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	50
Black or African American	10
Hispanic or Latino	53
White	65
International Students	186
Other Races/Ethnicities	28

Geographic Diversity

California students aren't the only ones who study at Soka University of America. At this time, 21 states are represented by the student population at the school.

Over 36 countries are represented at Soka University. The most popular countries sending students to the school are Japan, Nepal, and India.

Soka University of America Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major	Bachelor’s	Master’s	TOTAL
Liberal Arts General Studies	98	0	98
Educational Administration	0	4	4
TOTAL	98	4	102

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

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