| Type | 4 year, Private |
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| Business Model | Non Profit |
| Campus locale | Suburb: Large |
| Degrees offered | Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Calendar system | Semester |
| Student body size | Small |
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Common app member
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Yes |
| Dormitory capacity | 572 |
| Student to faculty ratio | 7 to 1 |
| Acceptance rate | 52% |
| Students retention rate | 94% |
| On-time graduation rate | 91% |
Located in Aliso Viejo, California, Soka is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.
Soka University of America is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.
With a students-to-faculty ratio of 7-to-1, Soka emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.
Soka boasts an impressive student retention rate of 94% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 74%, respectively.
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Accredited by: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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The institution provides on-campus housing
Acceptance Rate
Fall 2021 admitted students
In-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Soka University of America in 2022 for students from California.
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| California's average | $6,749 |
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| National average | $30,235 |
Out-of-State Tuition & Fees
Cost of attendance at Soka University of America in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students
See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.
| California's average | $20,840 |
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| National average | $30,238 |
Average Grant & Scholarships
In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Soka University of America received on average $29,337 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.
Graduation Rate
The following chart shows the graduation rate of Soka University of America students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.
The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.
As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Soka University of America students is 90.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 90.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 90.2%.
90.6%
- asian 77.8% 14 students
- African American 66.7% 2 students
- white 91.7% 22 students
- hispanic 94.4% 17 students
- International Students 98.0% 50 students
- Mixed Race 90.0% 9 students
Sport Conferences
- Track and Cross Country California Pacific Conference
Athletic Associations
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National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)
Service Offerings
- Remedial services
- Placement services for graduates
- Academic/career counseling services
- Employment services for students
Educational Offerings
- Academic
Special Learning Opportunities
- Study abroad
Veteran Services
- Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
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