Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, CA · Private
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Soka University of America admitted 43.4% of applicants university-wide (275 of 634).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 43.4% | 275 | 634 |
| Men | 32.1% | 80 | 249 |
| Women | 50.8% | 195 | 384 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 275 admitted students, 126 enrolled (45.8% yield).
Soka University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 1333–1510
- ACT (mid-50%)
- median 26
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.80–3.80
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Soka University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $55,064/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $38,728 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $16,440 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $55,064/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $12,020 |
| $30k–48k | $10,619 |
| $48k–75k | $12,049 |
| $75k–110k | $12,724 |
| Over $110k | $30,940 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Soka University of America Merit Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Soka Merit Scholarship — $5,000 to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Soka Opportunity Scholarship — Varies (up to full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
- Soka University of America Full Tuition Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Soka University of America Need-Based Grant — Up to full tuition based on financial need (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Meets full demonstrated need for internationals.
- Soka University of America Merit Scholarship — Up to $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Soka Merit Scholarship — $5,000 to $15,000 per year (Merit)
- Soka Opportunity Scholarship — Varies (up to full demonstrated need) (Need Based)
- Soka University of America Full Tuition Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
- Soka University of America Need-Based Grant — Up to full tuition based on financial need (Full Tuition)
Soka University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Essays
- List of extracurricular activities
- English proficiency
- ACT or SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
International applicants
- Official transcripts
- Letters of recommendation
- Essays
- List of extracurricular activities
- English proficiency
- ACT or SAT scores (optional)
- Application fee
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Soka University of America · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
- In the view of global human progress, which path seems more promising to you: revolution or evolution? What role do you see for dialogue being a catalyst for progress? Please elaborate. (500-750 words)2000 words · Required
- In today’s world, what is your purpose in seeking a liberal arts education? How would you use your SUA education as a tool to shape your future living a contributive life? (500-750 words)2000 words · Required
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Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $55,017
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 91.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 90%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $15,650
- At graduation
Soka University of America · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- U.S. News Liberal Arts: #37
- Forbes: #367
Academics and campus
Student–faculty ratio: 9:1.
Soka University of America U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.