Overview
Originally founded in Japan and guided by Buddhist principles, Soka University of America is a 4-year liberal arts institution in Orange County. SUA hosts a bachelor’s degree-granting program with concentrations in Environmental Studies, Social & Behavioral Sciences, Humanities, and International Studies. In addition, Soka includes study abroad fees in its tuition to enable every student to participate in one semester abroad. For journalistically inclined students, SUA publishes a student-run campus and global news magazine called The Pearl.
Acceptance Rate:
57%
Average Net Price:
$16,411
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average ACT Composite
30
Average SAT Composite
1337
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. | $37,450 |
| 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. | $37,450 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,892 |
| Books and Supplies | $938 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
100%
Need Met
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. 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.
19%
Average Aid Per Year
$34,200
19%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,061
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$31,907
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
4%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6191
100%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,061
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$10,943,668
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$4,603,215
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
52%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,481
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,278
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$185
Students receiving federal loans
28%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,783
Average Other Loans Per Year
$10,600
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
498
Students Applied
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
No
Dual Enrollment
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | January 15 | May 1 |
Application Fee
$30
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
2%
Submitting ACT
38%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 30
Average SAT Composite: 1337
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
455
Total Number of Undergrads
445
0
100
80%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
87%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
7:1
US National: 21:1Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
2
Faculty Overview
0
100
86%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
35
Countries Represented
35
Ethnicity
Student Organizations
31
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
99%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
99%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Lions
School Colors
blue, white, and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Total Male Athletes
38
Total Female Athletes
47
Intramural Sports
10
Sports Club
8
Sports Team (Men)
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Track and Field
Soka University of America Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Orange
Los Angeles
New York
San Francisco
Washington
Top 5 Employers
Soka University of America
Soka University
Deloitte Tohmatsu Consulting LLC.
Deloitte
Goldman Sachs
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Community and Social Services
Media and Communication
Administrative
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$17,278
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$185
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