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Soka University of America
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  • 4 Year
  • ALISO VIEJO, CA
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Soka University of America

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  • 4 Year
  • ALISO VIEJO, CA
  • Rating 3.97 out of 5 221 reviews

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    2. Value
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    3. Diversity
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    4. Campus
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    5. Athletics
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    6. Party Scene
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    7. Professors
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    8. Location
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    9. Dorms
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    10. Campus Food
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    11. Student Life
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    From Soka University of America

    Soka University of America is a private, non-profit institution in Aliso Viejo, California. Soka offers a B.A. in liberal arts and an M.A. in Educational Leadership and Societal Change. Each offers a unique curriculum that emphasizes leadership and contributive citizenship.

    SUA was founded on the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights, and the sanctity of life. The curriculum, however, is entirely secular. Undergraduates are required to study a non-native language and study abroad for a semester in a country where that language is spoken (the cost is included in tuition).

    Undergraduates with a family income below $90,000, and who have demonstrated financial need, have their tuition covered by a combination of grants and scholarships from the university, federal and state governments, and private agencies. SUA also offers generous need-based aid to students whose household income is greater than $90,000 as well as scholarship opportunities that are not based on family income.

    1 UNIVERSITY DR
    ALISO VIEJO , CA 92656
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    California Pacific Conference

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    January 15
    Acceptance Rate
    57%
    SAT Range
    1240-1440
    ACT Range
    24-28
    Application Fee
    $30
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Yes
    Accepts Common App
    Yes

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,928 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $34,200 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Scholarship

    Academics

    Professors
    gradeB
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    6:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    75%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 12 responses
    69%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 16 responses
    56%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 16 responses

    Majors

    Visionaries Welcome

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    Join us to expand your capacity to give back and make a difference in the world. You’ll gain global perspectives with peers from around the world in small, dynamic classrooms with professors who know your name. Our undergraduate degree is a B.A. in liberal arts with concentrations in Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, Life Sciences, or Social and Behavioral Sciences.

    Online Academics

    Offers Online Courses
    No
    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      0%
    • On Campus
      100%
    • Online
      0%
    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    445 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    0
    Undergrads Over 25
    0%
    Pell Grant
    20%
    Varsity Athletes
    30%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 11 responses
    • Compassionate
      36%
    • Idealistic
      27%
    • Passionate
      18%
    • Cult
      9%
    • Nerdy
      9%

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    Campus Life

    Freshman Live On-Campus
    100%
    Day Care Services
    No
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they don't have Greek life. 15 responses
    Poll
    67%
    of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 24 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 13 responses
    • For the greater good of humanity
      54%
    • Peaceful
      15%
    • You'll be spoiled
      15%
    • Empty
      8%
    • Small community
      8%
    68%
    of students highly rate the athletics/recreation facilities. 19 responses
    95%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities. 19 responses
    79%
    of students highly rate the performing arts facilities. 19 responses

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    No data available
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    88%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    87%
    National
    83%
    67%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 6 responses

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