Soka University Of America
Location and Contact Information
1 University DriveAliso Viejo, CA 92656-4105
USA
Main Tel: (949) 480-4000
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Soka University of America at Aliso Viejo, California was established in 1995 and has a 103-acre campus. It is a part of the Soka University of America education society, founded by Daisaku Ikeda. SUA offers both bachelor’s and master’s degree programs in areas like environmental studies, humanities, international studies and social and behavioral sciences.
SUA has an active student life. The college has a number of student clubs, such as the Business Club, the Anime Club, the Biodiversity Club and the Drama Club. Its athletics department sponsors basketball, volleyball and soccer teams. SUA offers financial aid to both local and international students studying at the college.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High faculty salary.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
Features of note:
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Students may study abroad.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,352 |
| Room and board | $ 9,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid
Soka University Of America participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 99% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 98% | $21,238 |
| Institutional Grant | 98% | $19,890 |
| Federal Grant | 31% | $2,187 |
| Pell Grant | 17% | $3,039 |
| Other Federal Grant | 14% | $1,194 |
| State or Local Grant | 7% | $8,802 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 40% | $11,149 |
| Federal Loan | 28% | $11,487 |
| Other Loan | 12% | $10,360 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Soka University Of America:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Centre College | Danville, KY | 1,197 |
| 2 | Beloit College | Beloit, WI | 1,388 |
| 3 | Kalamazoo College | Kalamazoo, MI | 1,389 |
| 4 | Claremont McKenna College | Claremont, CA | 1,212 |
| 5 | Wellesley College | Wellesley, MA | 2,498 |
| 6 | Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | 1,723 |
| 7 | Denison University | Granville, OH | 2,200 |
| 8 | College of the Holy Cross | Worcester, MA | 2,898 |
| 9 | Colgate University | Hamilton, NY | 2,844 |
| 10 | The Kingªs College | New York, NY | 258 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 65 | 1 |
| Master | 5 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 22 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 12 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 12 |
Students
Student enrollment was 384 in 2009-2010 (415 full-time equivalent).
About 32% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 68% of the class.
Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%.
Students under 25 years old represent 97% of the student body. About 0% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 69% Women 77% All 74%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 540-670 Math 540-680 Writing 520-570
Room and Board
Soka University Of America provides on-campus housing for 400 of its 415 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Division I Independents for major sports.
Graduate School Focus
Soka University Of America offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Bilingual and Multilingual Education
LIBERAL ARTS
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities