More selective than 75% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
25% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 3% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Soka University of America over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Soka University of America SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Soka University of America is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 620 | 720 |
| SAT math | 713 | 790 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1333 | 1510 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Soka University of America admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 43% | 620–720 | 713–790 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 70% | 560–690 | 660–770 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Soka University of America compared with other California colleges?
Soka University of America has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | 39% | 30% | $35,558 |
| 21 | SUM Bible College and Theological Seminary | 41% | 85% | $21,680 |
| 22 | University of California-Davis | 42% | 86% | $14,741 |
| 23 | Casa Loma College-Los Angeles | 43% | 73% | $27,596 |
| 24 | Soka University of America | 43% | 92% | $18,260 |
| 25 | Occidental College | 44% | 81% | $38,263 |
| 26 | Loyola Marymount University | 45% | 79% | $48,381 |
| 27 | California State University-Long Beach | 46% | 69% | $10,440 |
| 28 | The Chicago School at Los Angeles | 46% | 0% | — |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Soka University of America
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Soka University of America admissions questions
What is the Soka University of America acceptance rate?
Soka University of America accepts 43% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 276 of 397 applicants were admitted.
Does Soka University of America require the SAT or ACT?
Soka University of America considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 25% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 3% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Soka University of America?
The middle 50% of Soka University of America enrolled first-year students scored 1333–1510 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Soka University of America?
46% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (126 of 276).
Is Soka University of America getting harder to get into?
Soka University of America accepted 43% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 70% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Soka University of America overview