Soka University of America
tuition & fees
$38,728
graduate tuition & fees
$38,728
acceptance rate
43%
Student Population
495
Number of Programs
2
Financial Aid Amount
$39,874
SAT Scores
1,440
Graduation Rate
92%
Soka University of America is a Private, 4 years college located in Aliso Viejo, California. Soka ranked 130th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 69th in California Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 495 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 7 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Soka's acceptance rate is 43.38% last year (undergraduate school).
Soka University of America is accredited by .
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Soka University of America and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-8081 |
| Phone | 949-480-4000 |
| WEB | www.soka.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.soka.edu/admission |
| Online Application | www.soka.edu/admission_aid/applying-to-soka.aspx |
| Financial Aid | www.soka.edu/admission_aid/financial_aid/default.aspx |
| Net Price Calculator | npc.collegeboard.org/app/soka |
| Disability Service | www.soka.edu/student-life/living-sua/disability-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Soka University of America is 43.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 45.82%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 43.38 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 45.82 % |
Tuition & Fees
Soka's 2025 tuition & fees is $38,728 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.41% compared to the last year's rate ($37,450).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $38,728. The graduate tuition increased by 3.41% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $38,728 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $38,728 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 495 students have enrolled at Soka (2024-2025). Soka has 484 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 11 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 495 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 484 |
| Graduate Students | 11 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Soka offers 2 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Soka
| Number of programs | 2 Programs |
|---|---|
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✗ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✗ |