Soka University of America

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,584

3.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,691

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

43.4%

634 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

495

100% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

91.8%

101 Graduates

About

Soka University of America is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Soka University of America were Liberal Arts & Sciences (87 degrees awarded).

In 2024, 93 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Soka University of America. 63.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (16 degrees), 1.45 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Soka University of America is $35,584, which is $7,406 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Soka University of America is $35,584, which is $7,406 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,691.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending Soka University of America received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,584

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Soka University of America was $35,584. The cost of tuition at Soka University of America is $7,406 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,178).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Soka University of America (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,691

2024 Value

16.6%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Soka University of America had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,691. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Soka University of America grew by 16.6%.

This chart compares the average net price of Soka University of America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$17,062

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Soka University of America was of $17,062 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 9.35% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 18.6% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Soka University of America (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

37%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at Soka University of America received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 100% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Soka University of America (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Soka University of America received 634 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 59.7% annual growth. Out of those 634 applicants, 275 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 43.4% acceptance rate.

There were 495 students enrolled at Soka University of America in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Soka University of America has an overall enrollment yield of 45.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

43.4%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

275

Accepted Out of 634

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Soka University of America was 43.4% (275 admissions from 634 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 69.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 59.7%, while admissions declined by 0.362%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Soka University of America (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

16%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Soka University of America in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Soka University of America had a total enrollment of 495 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Soka University of America is 495 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Soka University of America are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Soka University of America, both undergraduate and graduate, is 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% White, 9.7% Asian, 6.06% Two or More Races, 1.41% Black or African American, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Soka University of America in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (9.39%), followed by White Female (8.54%) and Asian Female (5.17%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (8.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (4.35%) and White Female (4.35%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Soka University of America in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 495 students. The full-time enrollment at Soka University of America is 495 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Soka University of America are enrolled full-time compared with 78.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Soka University of America (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

90%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Soka University of America was 90%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), Soka University of America had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Soka University of America (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

Hispanic or Latino
69 enrolled students
White
58 enrolled students
Asian
48 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Soka University of America is 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% White, 9.7% Asian, 6.06% Two or More Races, 1.41% Black or African American, and 0.202% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 50.5% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (1.01%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 25 more women than men received degrees from Soka University of America. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Soka University of America is white (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Soka University of America is Liberal Arts & Sciences (87 degrees awarded).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Soka University of America, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (87 degrees awarded) and Education (6 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Soka University of America are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,490,688 people), Secondary school teachers (457,006 people), Education administrators (244,500 people), Special education teachers (199,089 people), and Preschool & kindergarten teachers (182,629 people).

The most specialized majors at Soka University of America in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (87 degrees awarded) and Education (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Soka University of America are Surgeons, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Soka University of America are Liberal Arts & Humanities (87 degrees awarded) and Education (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Soka University of America are Elementary & secondary schools (2,687,131 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (211,188 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (117,921 people), Child day care services (96,497 people), and Construction (61,183 people).

The most specialized majors at Soka University of America are Liberal Arts & Humanities (87 degrees awarded) and Education (6 degrees) (as of 2024).

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 34 degrees were awarded to men at Soka University of America, which is 0.576 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Soka University of America by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Soka University of America in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.526 times less than the 57 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 57 degrees were awarded to men at Soka University of America in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.9 times more than the 30 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

85%

100% Completion Time

88%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 85% of students graduating from Soka University of America completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 88% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 88% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
16 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
11 degrees awarded
Asian
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Soka University of America is white (16 degrees awarded). There were 1.45 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (11 degrees).

Operations

Soka University of America has an endowment valued at nearly $1.52B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 65.9M (4.33%) compared to the 7.58% average return (3.75M on 49.5M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, Soka University of America had a total salary expenditure of 81.3M. Soka University of America employs 23 Associate professors, 19 Assistant professors and 15 Professors. Most academics at Soka University of America are Female Associate professor (13), Female Assistant professor (11), and Male Professor (10).

Endowment

$1.52B

2024 Endowment

5.53%

growth from 2023

Soka University of America has an endowment valued at about $1.52B, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Soka University of America grew 5.53% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.47B higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Soka University of America (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$25.4M

2024 Salaries

4.27%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Soka University of America paid a median of $25.4M in salaries, which represents 31.3% of their overall expenditure ($81.3M) and a 4.27% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 14.6% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.91% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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