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Soka University of America

Soka; SUA

Aliso Viejo, California 92656-8081

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Soka University of America is a private suburban institution in Aliso Viejo, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1360.

A small campus of 464 undergraduates with a 7:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

87% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $55,017 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,446.

Established

1987

Motto

"Be philosophers of a renaissance of life;Be world citizens in solidarity for peace;Be the pioneers of a global civilization."

Mascot

Lion

Type

Private liberal arts college

Conference

National Association of

Campus Visits

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70%Acceptance

1360SAT Avg

464Students

7:1Student:Faculty

87%Grad Rate

$55,017Earnings 10yr

$21,446Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Soka University of America Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate69.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1360

Reading & WritingMid: 603

560690

MathMid: 700

660770

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

69.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1360

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$37,450

Room & Board$13,892

Books & Supplies$938

Total Cost of Attendance$52,758

Average Net Price$21,446

Median Debt at Graduation$15,650

Monthly Payment (10yr)$166

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,587

$30–48K$9,183

$48–75K$9,378

$75–110K$12,566

$110K+$32,663

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,446

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

62.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (2)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

464

Gender Split

61% / 39%

Women / Men

Pell Grant Recipients

17%

Race & Ethnicity

White 14%

Black 2%

Hispanic 13%

Asian 10%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 54%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate86.9%

Freshman Retention92.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$42,696

8 Years$48,195

10 Years$55,017

Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Washington Monthly

#173

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More About This School

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°

Sep

55°

Oct

42°

Nov

30°

Dec

25°

Jan

28°

Feb

38°

Mar

50°

Apr

62°

May

Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647

90 miles(95 min)

Hartfordpop. 121,054

60 miles(70 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

LAX Los Angeles47 mi

SAN San Diego65 mi

LAS Las Vegas228 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA2581 mi · ~74h 34m drive

New York, NY2433 mi · ~70h 17m drive

Hartford, CT2499 mi · ~72h 12m drive

Providence, RI2564 mi · ~74h 4m drive

Albany, NY2443 mi · ~70h 35m drive

Syracuse, NY2322 mi · ~67h 5m drive

Rochester, NY2249 mi · ~64h 58m drive

Buffalo, NY2184 mi · ~63h 6m drive

Philadelphia, PA2375 mi · ~68h 37m drive

Pittsburgh, PA2119 mi · ~61h 13m drive

Harrisburg, PA2283 mi · ~65h 57m drive

Newark, NJ2424 mi · ~70h 2m drive

Washington, DC2279 mi · ~65h 50m drive

Baltimore, MD2300 mi · ~66h 27m drive

Atlanta, GA1910 mi · ~55h 11m drive

Charlotte, NC2095 mi · ~60h 31m drive

Raleigh, NC2212 mi · ~63h 54m drive

Miami, FL2304 mi · ~66h 34m drive

Orlando, FL2169 mi · ~62h 40m drive

Tampa, FL2120 mi · ~61h 15m drive

Nashville, TN1757 mi · ~50h 45m drive

New Orleans, LA1639 mi · ~47h 21m drive

Richmond, VA2265 mi · ~65h 26m drive

Chicago, IL1732 mi · ~50h 2m drive

Detroit, MI1969 mi · ~56h 53m drive

Minneapolis, MN1519 mi · ~43h 53m drive

St. Louis, MO1571 mi · ~45h 23m drive

Kansas City, MO1341 mi · ~38h 44m drive

Indianapolis, IN1792 mi · ~51h 46m drive

Columbus, OH1960 mi · ~56h 37m drive

Cleveland, OH2034 mi · ~58h 46m drive

Milwaukee, WI1734 mi · ~50h 6m drive

Dallas, TX1210 mi · ~34h 57m drive

Houston, TX1338 mi · ~38h 39m drive

Austin, TX1192 mi · ~34h 26m drive

San Antonio, TX1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive

Los Angeles, CA45 mi · ~1h 18m drive

San Francisco, CA393 mi · ~11h 21m drive

San Diego, CA67 mi · ~1h 56m drive

Seattle, WA1000 mi · ~28h 53m drive

Portland, OR867 mi · ~25h 3m drive

Denver, CO824 mi · ~23h 48m drive

Phoenix, AZ326 mi · ~9h 25m drive

Salt Lake City, UT593 mi · ~17h 8m drive

Honolulu, HI2583 mi · ~74h 37m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Budget

University Inn10% campus visitor discount

$89-129

0.5 mi

Mid-Range

Marriott Conference Center

Upscale

Airport Transit

Los Angeles (LAX)47 miles

Rental car

71 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

94 min$56-94

San Diego (SAN)65 miles

Rental car

98 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

130 min$78-130

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Soka University of America

Campus Vibe

Campus Visits

News & Alerts

Soka University of America Launches New Data Science Minor

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

SAT Score Ranges

Admissions Intel

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Financial Intel

Campus Safety

Programs (2)

Student Life

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Rankings

More About This School

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History & Fun Facts

Location & Lifestyle

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Nearest Cities

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