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Sofia University

Institute of Transpersonal Psychology

Palo Alto, California 94303

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Known for psychology — close-knit campus

Sofia University is a private urban institution in Palo Alto, California. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 7 undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

Established
1888
Motto
Ipsa scientia potestas est
Type
Public

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114 upcoming visits · Next: Mon, Apr 13 · Campus Tour
Acceptance
SAT Avg
7Students
11:1Student:Faculty
Grad Rate
Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Sofia University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition

Financial Intel

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4000.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

0

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (11)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
7
Gender Split
86% / 14%
Women / Men
Pell Grant Recipients
50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 43%
Asian 29%
Two+ 14%

Outcomes

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

153Very High

Estimated from CA state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
29 mi(50 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
318 mi(551 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
429 mi(744 min)

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