Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $55,064. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $38,728 |
| Housing & meals | $13,892 |
| Books & supplies | $938 |
| Personal & travel | $2,784 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,278 |
| Total cost of attendance | $55,064 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
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
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Soka University of America net price compared with other California colleges
Soka University of America has the 56th-lowest average net price of 115 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52 | California Institute of Technology | $16,075 | 94% | $128,566 |
| 53 | University of California-Santa Barbara | $16,109 | 83% | $74,915 |
| 54 | California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo | $16,665 | 86% | $90,768 |
| 55 | University of California-Santa Cruz | $17,890 | 75% | $68,396 |
| 56 | Soka University of America | $18,260 | 92% | $55,017 |
| 57 | Touro University Worldwide | $19,058 | 29% | $40,803 |
| 58 | Pomona College | $19,285 | 93% | $77,779 |
| 59 | University of La Verne | $20,161 | 63% | $65,464 |
| 60 | California State University Maritime Academy | $20,555 | 60% | $94,784 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All California colleges →
Why Soka University of America costs more or less than similar schools
| 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.
Soka University of America cost questions
How much is tuition at Soka University of America?
Tuition and fees are $38,728 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Soka University of America?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $55,064 a year.
What do families actually pay at Soka University of America?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $18,260 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $12,020; $48–75k pay $12,049; $110k+ pay $30,940.
How much debt do Soka University of America graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $15,250, and 0.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Soka University of America overview