Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, CA
412
Students
36,220
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
37%
Acceptance Rate
Suburban
Setting
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Overview
Soka University of America is a Comprehensive institution located in Aliso Viejo, CA, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
Enrollment Services
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
United States
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
United States
Contact
Erica Espejo
Admission Operations Coordinator
Email: eespejo@soka.edu
Phone: 949-480-4151
Fax: 949-480-4151
Admission Operations Coordinator
Email: eespejo@soka.edu
Phone: 949-480-4151
Fax: 949-480-4151
Majors & Degrees
| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
|
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
489
Applied
182
Accepted
412
Enrolled
Female Admissions
323
Females Applied
110
Females Accepted
34%
Male Admissions
166
Males Applied
72
Males Accepted
43%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.97
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Recommended |
Interview |
| Other requirements: | IERF evaluation for course work completed abroad |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 15th | March 1st | |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | January 1st | |
| Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
|
75th Percentile
|
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 619 | 590 | 670 |
| SAT Math | 660 | 610 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 29 | 27 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
31,310
Fees
1,670
Full-time student fees
12,530
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
36,220
Avg. Financial Aid Package
35,003
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
42,662
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,092
Avg. Loan Aid
11,409
Avg. Grant Aid
24,414
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
88%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
71%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
412
Total Undergrad students
43%
International Students
46%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 10.19% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 3.88% |
| White or Caucasian | 20.39% |
| Asian | 13.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.49% |
| Two or more races | 6.8% |
| Other | 1.94% |
Gender
Male (37.86%)
Female (62.14%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 99% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
The Festivals (celebration of art), The ASB (student volunteers in community service projects) and Winter Formal
The Festivals (celebration of art), The ASB (student volunteers in community service projects) and Winter Formal
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
More services
career planning and placement, volunteer and internship placement
career planning and placement, volunteer and internship placement
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Josho Daiko (Japanese Drum Club), Rhythmission (Hip Hop Dance Club), Sualseros (Salsa Dance Club), Ka Pilina Ho'olokahi (Hawaiian Dance Club) and Soul Wings (Choir)
Josho Daiko (Japanese Drum Club), Rhythmission (Hip Hop Dance Club), Sualseros (Salsa Dance Club), Ka Pilina Ho'olokahi (Hawaiian Dance Club) and Soul Wings (Choir)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Baseball | |
No | No |
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
|
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Soccer | No | |
|
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
|
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
|
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archery | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | |
No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | |
|
| Golf | No | |
No |
| Soccer | No | |
|
| Swimming And Diving | No | |
|
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
|
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Faculty
68
Total Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 44
Part-time - 24
Male - 39
Female - 29