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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
Avelino Pitts
Admission Operations Coordinator
Email: apitts@soka.edu
Phone: 949-480-4046
Fax: 949-480-4151
Admission Operations Coordinator
Email: apitts@soka.edu
Phone: 949-480-4046
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
513
Applied
271
Accepted
435
Enrolled
Female Admissions
349
Females Applied
192
Females Accepted
55%
Male Admissions
164
Males Applied
79
Males Accepted
48%
Applying
45
Application Fee
3.7
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 | |
Other early decision plan | November 1st | December 1st | Yes |
Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
SAT Critical Reading | 607 | 560 | 645 | |
SAT Math | 692 | 645 | 755 | |
ACT Composite | 27 | 24 | 28 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
33,218
Private
Fees
2,326
Full-time student fees
13,422
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
37,572
Avg. Financial Aid Package
36,331
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
43,575
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,692
Avg. Loan Aid
7,769
Avg. Grant Aid
28,736
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
435
Total Undergrad students
49%
International Students
54%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 13.56% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 1.84% |
White or Caucasian | 16.32% |
Asian | 13.56% |
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.46% |
Two or more races | 3.91% |
Other | 1.84% |
Gender
Male (34.71%)
Female (65.29%)
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 International 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
More
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 | ||
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | No | No |
Soccer | |||
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 | |
Basketball | No | No | |
Cheerleading | No | No | |
Cross-country Running | No | ||
Football | No | No | |
Golf | No | ||
Soccer | |||
Swimming And Diving | No | ||
Tennis | No | No | |
Track And Field | No | ||
Volleyball | No | No |
Faculty
93
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 54
Part-time - 39
Male - 46
Female - 47
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