Soka University of America Admission
Application Fee
$45
Graduate Application Fee
$45
Acceptance Rate
56.63%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
45.74%
Freshmen Enrollment
129
SAT Scores
1,350
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 498 students have applied and 282 students have allowed to admit to Soka University of America (Acceptance rate: 56.63%). Soka's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 45.74 % where 129 students have finally enrolled out of 282 admitted students.
Soka acceptance rate is lower (tighter to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
Soka enrollment rate (yield) is higher (more admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California.
How to Apply to Soka University of America
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Soka.
| Admission | www.soka.edu/admission_aid/default.aspx |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Soka and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at Soka University of America is 1,350. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Soka University of America | 1,350 | 0 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California | 1,178 | 75 |
SAT Score by Subject
At Soka University of America, 49 students submitted SAT scores (38% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,350 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in California. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 550 | 610 | 660 |
| Mathematics | 690 | 740 | 780 |
| Total | 1,240 | 1,350 | 1,440 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
Soka Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Soka University of America. The school requires 6 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
4 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Formal demonstration of competencies, Admission test scores, and Personal statement or essay.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered, if submitted |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Required |