Soka University of America School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$33,982
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About Soka University of America
Soka University of America is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Aliso Viejo, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 419, and admissions are very selective, with an acceptance rate of 40%. The university offers 1 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 89%, and a student-faculty ratio of 7:1. Tuition and fees for students are $33,982.
This school is more affordable than other private schools
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$33,982
Avg tuition
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This school has a competitive acceptance rate.
This school is a little more selective about its students. Competitive acceptance schools welcome 15-50% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
40% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Students remain enrolled in this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This typically means students are happy with their school selection and wish to continue their education there.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsRetention Rate Insight
94% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsGraduation Rate Insight
89% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Required
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1240-1430
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32
SAT & ACT
Students who attend this school typically have higher standardized test scores than students at other schools.
While test scores can be an important aspect of college applications, schools determine admission based on several factors, and these test scores are only a suggested range.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsSAT 25th-75th Percentile 1240-1430
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 26-32
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsThe student-to-faculty ratio at this school is lower than other schools.
This means there are more faculty for each student, which can create an opportunity for more individualized attention and support in your studies.
Learn more about how we determine school awards419
Number of Students Enrolled
Information not available
Online Student Enrollment
7:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
Non-U.S. Citizen
45%
White
17%
Asian
14%
Hispanic
11%
Two or more races
6%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
Information not available
Female student population
65%
Socio-economic diversity
27% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
27%
State Grant Aid
8%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
27%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$32k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$19k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.