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Private nonprofit · Aliso Viejo, California

Soka University of America

Suburban campus · 484 undergraduates · 7 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
43%
SAT middle 50%
1333–1510
Average net price
$18,260
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
92%
Founders Hall, Aliso Viejo campus.
Photo: Wikimedia Commons

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What Soka University of America costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$12,020
$30,001 – $48,000
$10,619
$48,001 – $75,000
$12,049
$75,001 – $110,000
$12,724
Over $110,000
$30,940

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$55,064
Tuition and fees
$38,728
First-years given a grant by the school
100%
Average grant from the school
$37,892
Median debt at graduation
$15,650
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
43%
SAT middle 50%
1333–1510
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Considered, not required
First-year retention
91%

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Soka University of America athletics

NAIA, 5 women's and 6 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Cross country117
Golf85
Soccer2324
Swimming & diving88
Track & field1211
Volleyball–12

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Liberal arts & humanities
100%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
92%
First-year retention
91%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$55,017
Median debt at graduation
$15,650
Students with a Pell grant
20%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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