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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.
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Campus Location1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656-4105
USA
Main Tel: (949) 480-4000
Web Site The campus is in a large suburb. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in liberal arts.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High faculty salary.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
- Selective admissions.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 86 | 1 | | Master | | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 368 in 2007-2008 (377 full-time equivalent). About 35% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 65% of the class. Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%. About 34% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 66% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 23,434 | | Room and board | $ 9,000 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,500 |
Financial Aid: Soka University Of America participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsSoka University Of America provides on-campus housing for 500 of its 377 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Division I Independents for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 41% | | Women | 60% | | All | 52% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 436-658 | | Math | 520-720 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (0 awarded) - Bilingual and Multilingual Education
LIBERAL ARTS (86 awarded) - Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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