Soka University of America, CA
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Very Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
Soka University of America Rankings
Affordability73
Selectivity68
Retention81
Graduation90
Earnings23
Diversity87
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Soka University of America
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities100%
Admissions
Getting into Soka University of America
39%
Admission Rate
675
Median SAT Math
620
Median SAT Reading
28
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)610–740
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)570–670
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)25–30
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Soka University of America
$33K
In-State Tuition
$33K
Out-of-State Tuition
$47K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $10K | $16K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $11K | $16K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $12K | $19K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $21K | $19K |
| >$110K | $26K | $24K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Soka University of America
41%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
79%
Repayment Rate
$202
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 63% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 15% | 16% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 12% | 11% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 16% | 6% | 9% |
| >$110K | 18% | 8% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $17K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $18K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $28K | $22K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $16K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $9K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $6K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 76% | 42% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 79% | 47% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 81% | 49% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 53% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Soka University of America
92%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
-
Withdrawal Rate
92%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 85% | 37% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 92% | 60% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 88% | 63% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 94% | 59% | 53% |
| Black | 100% | 41% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 88% | 53% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 100% | 51% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 43% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 45% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 92% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 67% | 48% | 44% |
| Other race | 80% | 48% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Soka University of America
87%
Employment Rate
$31K
Median Salary
-
25 Pctl Salary
-
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 87% | 82% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 80% | 80% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 78% | 81% | 84% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50th percentile of earnings | $31K | $29K | $29K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $31K | $29K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $35K | $34K | $32K |
Students
Students at Soka University of America
428
Undergraduates
100%
Full-time Undergrads
19
Avg Entry Age
14
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 66% | 62% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 34% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | CA | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 13% | 12% | 4% |
| Black | 4% | 8% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 19% | 25% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 39% | 18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | 1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 44% | 4% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | CA | US |
|---|
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Soka University of America, CA
Laguna College of Art and Design
2 miles, W
Saddleback College
4 miles, E
Brandman University
7 miles, N
Concordia University-Irvine
8 miles, NW