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Soka University of America
Soka University of America admits a bit under 50% of applicants; strong grades put you in the conversation at Soka University of America, and the data below says what "strong" means.
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Soka University of America occupies suburban Aliso Viejo, CA — a private campus quieter than a downtown one, closer to one than a rural seat. International students are a visible presence here — 55.4% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
20.4% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 484 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 90.5% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 1220 and 1460 — near the CA middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on Soka University of America's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Soka University of America received 397 applications and admitted 276 (69.5%), with 126 enrolling.
Scores help here but aren't the gate. If your SAT sits inside the 1220–1460 submitter range, sending it likely helps; below it, Soka University of America's own policy says you can leave it out.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 560 | 650 | 690 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 710 | 770 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How Soka University of America compares
| Soka University of America | California median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 43.4% | 75.7% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $38,728 | $23,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $55,017 | $64,778 | $53,781 |
At $55,017, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($64,778). Look at Soka University of America's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $38,728 regardless of where you're from. At Soka University of America, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 484 — Soka University of America is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
91.8% of Soka University of America students finish a bachelor's within six years — 37 points above the national 54.9% — and the single best predictor that the $38,728 price above buys a degree, not just enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Soka University of America?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 1220–1460 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 43.4% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is Soka University of America's acceptance rate?
69.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 276 admitted from 397 applicants.
How much does Soka University of America cost?
At Soka University of America, published tuition is $38,728 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Soka University of America's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Soka University of America graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $55,017 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in California
- American University of Health Sciences — 50% admitted
- SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary — 40.7% admitted
- Gnomon — 41.8% admitted
- The Chicago School at Los Angeles — 46.3% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.