More selective than 75% of California colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $55,064. College Scorecard.
Higher than 91% of California colleges we cover and 97% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 25% of California colleges we cover and 56% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
Soka University of America acceptance rate & admissions
Of 397 applicants, Soka University of America admitted 276 and 126 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1333–1510 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
Soka University of America tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for students who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
State aid: California residents who meet income, asset and GPA standards may receive a Cal Grant (California Student Aid Commission); apply with the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application. Not included in the prices above. California Student Aid Commission
Soka University of America majors, earnings & careers
Soka University of America offers 1 bachelor's majors across 1 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 1
Highest-earning majors at Soka University of America
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | $52,896 | $18,750 |
Quick list of all 1 majors
- Liberal Arts / General Studies$52,896
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Living in Los Angeles
Overall prices in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA area.
BEA Regional Price Parities, 2024
2 bedrooms $3,057. Housing costs 70% above the U.S. average.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 13 inches of rain a year, almost no snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: wildfire (relatively high); river flooding (very high); coastal flooding (relatively high); heat wave (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Orange County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Orange County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare Soka University of America with similar schools
Similar private colleges in California by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soka University of America | 43% | $18,260 | 92% | $55,017 | This school |
| SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | $21,680 | 85% | $35,418 | |
| Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | 43% | $27,596 | 73% | $49,854 | |
| Scripps College | 38% | $36,294 | 83% | $77,539 | |
| Occidental College | 44% | $38,263 | 81% | $75,951 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Soka University of America would cost you $3,420 less per year than SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Soka University of America, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$28,268).
- Soka University of America gives aided families $33,528 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, California resident | Soka University of America | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $38,728 | $10,460 | +$28,268 |
| Books & supplies | $938 | $800 | +$138 |
| Housing & meals | $13,892 | $7,380 | +$6,512 |
| Personal & travel | $2,784 | $4,746 | −$1,962 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,278 | +$1,570 | −$2,848 |
| Sticker price | $55,064 | $24,956 | +$30,108 |
| Average grants | −$36,804 | −$3,276 | −$33,528 |
| You pay | $18,260 | $21,680 | −$3,420 |
“+” means Soka University of America costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about Soka University of America
What is the Soka University of America acceptance rate?
Soka University of America accepts 43% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 276 of 397 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 1333–1510 on the SAT.
How much does Soka University of America cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $55,064 a year. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,260 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $12,020 and families earning $110k+ pay $30,940.
How much do Soka University of America graduates earn?
Former Soka University of America students earn a median $55,017 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the Soka University of America graduation rate?
92% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 90% return for their second year.
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “Soka University of America: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/soka-university-of-america (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).