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Soka University of America

Aliso Viejo, California · Private · 484 undergrads

Soka University of America admits 43% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into Soka University of America?

43% of applicants get in

Competitive: your grades and the classes you took matter most. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1333–1510 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

634 applied, 275 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does Soka University of America cost?

$16,383 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $58,536.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$11,621
$30,000–$48,000$12,619
$48,000–$75,000$12,752
$75,000–$110,000$11,372
over $110,000$29,747

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does Soka University of America need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked Soka University of America's fall 2027 rule yet. Soka University of America didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. Soka University of America's site

What it's like

484
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Suburb
Campus setting in Aliso Viejo, CA.
91%
of first-years come back for year two.
79%
finish in four years. 87% within six.
$66.1k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$20.5k
median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

What is Soka University of America's acceptance rate?
43% for fall 2024: 275 of 634 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for Soka University of America?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1333 to 1510 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does Soka University of America cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $12,752 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $58,536.
What is Soka University of America's graduation rate?
87% of students finish within six years and 79% within four (IPEDS).