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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

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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%

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

6200.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (2)

Student Life

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
Washington Monthly
#173

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Varsity Sports — Lions

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Los Angelespop. 3.9M
45 mi(78 min)
San Diegopop. 1.4M
67 mi(116 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
326 mi(565 min)

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