Soka University of America
University Website: www.soka.edu
Apply Online: https://www.applyweb.com/apply/sokau/
Soka University of America (SUA) is a university located in Aliso Viejo, California, United States. It describes its mission as the fostering of a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life—with an emphasis on principles of pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. It has a graduate and an undergraduate program.
A much larger and older sister school, Soka University of Japan, is located in Hachiōji, Tokyo. SUA encompasses a four-year liberal arts college and a graduate school. SUA hosts the Pacific Basin Research Center and the academic journal Annals of Scholarship.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 438 students
- $25,344.00 avg tuition
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo,
CA
92656-4105
(949) 480-4000
Apply online
Admissions:
www.soka.edu
Financial Aid:
www.soka.edu
Soka University of America
| Applied | 504 | |
| Admitted | 163 | 32% |
| Enrolled total | 103 | |
| Full Time: | 103 | |
| Part Time | 0 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 460 | 590 |
| SAT Math | 580 | 700 |
| SAT Writing | 500 | 620 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 29 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 96% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 86% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 94% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Soka University of America
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $25,344.00 | $25,344.00 | $25,344.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $858.00 | $858.00 | $858.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $300.00 | $300.00 | $300.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $9,640.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Other Expenses | $1,142.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $45.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 96% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 94% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $20,285.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 48% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,533.00 |
Soka University of America
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Bilingual and Multilingual Education | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other | X | |||
Soka University of America Scholarships
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| CSO Opportunity Scholarship | $2000 | May 25, 2012 |
| Dale and Bea Stuard/National Housing Endowment Scholarship Fund | Varies | May 25, 2012 |
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Schools Near Soka University of America
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Laguna College of Art and Design | 2.4mi |
| Saddleback College | 3.8mi |
| Brandman University, Part of the Chapman University System | 7.1mi |
| Concordia University-Irvine | 8.0mi |
| Irvine Valley College | 8.8mi |
| University of California-Irvine | 8.8mi |
| The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Irvine | 8.8mi |
| Interior Designers Institute | 9.6mi |
| Stanbridge College | 11.0mi |
| FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County | 11.6mi |
| Pacific College | 11.7mi |
| Vanguard University of Southern California | 12.3mi |
| University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus | 12.5mi |
| Orange Coast College | 12.9mi |
| Taft University System | 14.3mi |
