Soka University of America
Aliso Viejo, California
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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Soka University of America is a private liberal arts college in Aliso Viejo, California, founded in 1987 by Daisaku Ikeda. The institution moved to its current campus in 2001 and follows a secular curriculum emphasizing pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity.
- Rankings
#37 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #37 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #39 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #194 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
National rank
Ranked #367 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$37,450▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $55,064
Room & Board: $13,892
Books & Supplies: $938
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,951
Pell Grant Recipients: 16%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$37,450▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $55,064
Room & Board: $13,892
Books & Supplies: $938
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $33,951
Pell Grant Recipients: 16%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Test Scores
SAT 1220–1460▼
25th–75th Percentile
SAT Total: 1220–1460
SAT ERW: 560–690
SAT Math: 660–770
- Admit Rate
- 70%
- Total Enrollment
- 476
- Undergrad
- 464
- Graduate
- 12
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 7:1
- Retention Rate
- 92%
- Graduation Rate
- 87%
- Official Portal
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1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, California, 92656-8081
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