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SOKA UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA

  • 1 University Drive
  • Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
  • OPEID College Code: 03814400
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  • General Phone: (949) 480-4000
  • President: Daniel Y Habuki
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 435
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Soka University of America - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
    Mission Statement
  • The mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.
Accreditation
  • American Academy for Liberal Education
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Special Focus Institutions--Other Special-Focus Institutions
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
 
 
 
Soka University of America Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $45.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
    None Available
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Required
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants223326549
Number Granted Admission (%)153 (69%)251 (77%)404 (74%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)60 (39%)128 (51%)188 (47%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam12695%
ACT ® Exam75%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading540670
SAT ® Math540680
SAT ® Writing520570
 
ACT ® Composite2430
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving40%31%7%98%
Avg Amount Receiving$11,149$2,187$8,802$19,890
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)2.2%1.5%3.0%
Number in Default1-1
Number in Repayment292633
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$25,352$24,180$22,854
In-State Tuition and Fees$25,352$24,180$22,854
Out of State Tuition and Fees$25,352$24,180$22,854
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$9,360$9,000$8,600
Other Expenses$1,500$1,500$1,500
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$37,212$35,680$33,954
In-State$37,212$35,680$33,954
Out of State$37,212$35,680$33,954
Off Campus
In-District$26,352$25,180$23,854
In-State$26,352$25,180$23,854
Out of State$26,352$25,180$23,854
Off Campus with Family
In-District$26,352$25,180$23,854
In-State$26,352$25,180$23,854
Out of State$26,352$25,180$23,854
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Education
Bilingual and Multilingual Education Degree-5
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts, Other Degree65-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 435
    • Undergraduate: 431 Graduate: 4
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 156 Female: 279
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 155 Female: 276
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 1 Female: 3
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 431 Part-Time: 4
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 431 Part-Time: 0
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 0 Part-Time: 4
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien19044%
American Indian10.2%
Black174%
Asian10324%
Hispanic419%
White5914%
Unknown246%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Ages 18-1916137%
Ages 20-2118643%
Ages 22-247417%
Ages 25-2982%
Ages 30-3430.7%
Ages 35-3910.2%
Ages 50-6520.5%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees18514738
Faculty Status674918
Tenured Faculty2525-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service644618
Primarily Instruction644618
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2828-
Other Professionals574116
Technical and/or Paraprofessional36324
Clerical And Secretarial31283
Service and/or Maintenance541
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$84,079 (43)$85,745 (26)$81,531 (17)
Professor$110,651 (14)$117,607 (8)$101,376 (6)
Associate Professor$83,354 (12)$84,067 (8)$81,928 (4)
Assistant Professor$62,843 (16)$61,714 (9)$64,294 (7)
Lecturer$60,552 (1)$60,552 (1)- (-)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$60,587 (3)$69,250 (2)$43,260 (1)
Instructor$60,587 (3)$69,250 (2)$43,260 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$81,828 (46)$83,667 (28)$78,967 (18)
Professor$110,651 (14)$117,607 (8)$101,376 (6)
Associate Professor$83,354 (12)$84,067 (8)$81,928 (4)
Assistant Professor$62,843 (16)$61,714 (9)$64,294 (7)
Instructor$49,572 (3)$56,661 (2)$35,395 (1)
Lecturer$60,552 (1)$60,552 (1)- (-)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$127,000$87,000$40,000
Ratio (%)100%69%31%
 
Participants
All Athletes1095752
Unduplicated Athletes824042
Soccer301614
Swimming1248
Track and Field, Indoor261511
Track and Field, Outdoor261412
Track and Field, X-Country1587
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$15,100$15,100
Assistant Coaches-$13,000$13,000
 
Coaches
All Coaches201010
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Swimming422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Indoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 90%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students93%
 
By Gender
Male88%
Female98%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien98%
Black50%
Asian95%
Hispanic100%
White100%
Unknown63%
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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