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Sofia University

Sofia University

Palo Alto, CA, USA
Private
4 Year

Overview

Founded as an institute of transpersonal psychology, Sofia University is a for-profit college specializing in psychology and business studies. Sofia offers a bachelor’s degree program in Psychology as well as master’s degrees in Psychology, Business, and Computer Science. Sofia is designed for adult and working students and the university’s student body ranges in age from the mid-20s to the 60s. Throughout the year, Sofia holds a number of all campus events such as a Diwalli Harvest Potluck and Community Town Hall Meetings.

Campus Setting:
Small city

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$18,575
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$18,575
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%

 

Student Loans

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Private
  • For Profit
  • Coed

Need Blind

This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city

Admissions Requirements

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No
Test Optional
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SAT Subject Tests
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AP Course Credit
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Dual Enrollment
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No

Admitted Student Stats

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
For Students with Disabilities: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
948
Total Number of Undergrads
11
Student:Faculty Ratio
11:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Quarter

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
4

Faculty Overview

Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Multi-Racial
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
9%
91%
Size of Town
Small city
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
Native American
27%
White
36%
Multiracial
27%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
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On Campus Women's Center
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Cultural Student Resource Groups
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Housing

On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No

Athletics

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
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Campus emergency phones
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24-HR escort safety rides
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Mobile campus emergency alert
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After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Loan Default Rate
1%
National: 8%