Soka University of America - BigFuture College Search

Overview

Type
4-year • Private
Campus Life
Small • Suburban
Average Per Year After Aid
$19K
SAT Range
1333–1510
Graduation Rate
91%

Soka University of America is a small, 4-year, private university. This coed college is located in a large town in a suburban setting and is primarily a residential campus. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees. This college has an acceptance rate of 43.69% and a graduation rate of 91%.

From the Institution

Founded on the belief that education is a path to world peace, Soka University of America's mission is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life. "Soka" means "value creation" in Japanese; the university was founded on Buddhist principles of peace, human rights, and the dignity of life, with a non-sectarian curriculum open to students of all nationalities and beliefs. All undergraduates study a non-native language and study abroad for a semester, included in tuition, choosing a concentration such as International Studies, Environmental Studies, Life Sciences, Humanities, or Social and Behavioral Science within the liberal arts degree offered on our 103-acre Aliso Viejo campus. Under the Soka Opportunity Plan, undergraduates from families earning $200,000 or less have full tuition covered, with guaranteed tuition coverage extending to $300,000. Classes average 13 students (student/faculty ratio 7:1), all undergraduates live on campus, and roughly half of our 480 students are international, from over 40 countries across six continents.

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College Board Code

4066

Application Types Accepted

Common Application
Online through college's own website

Religious Affiliation

Nondenominational

Fee Waiver Info

Available to all qualified students. Visit the college website for details.

Contact Information

Important Dates

Dates are subject to change so confirm important deadlines by visiting the college’s website.

January 15

Regular Application Due

March 2

Financial Aid Application Due

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