For Soka students, wisdom means learning to see how issues connect, not just across academic disciplines, but across global communities and our planet's ecosystems. Small seminars and close faculty mentorship give students the space and guidance to practice that kind of expansive thinking.
Students from 40+ nations share classrooms and residence halls at SUA. That daily exchange of perspectives, languages, and experiences is where courage grows, shaping students who respect and learn from each other.
Soka's curriculum is rooted in global peace, human rights, development, and sustainability. Students graduate prepared to engage the world's hardest challenges with open minds and genuine care for communities far beyond their own.
With an average class size of 12 and a 7:1 student-faculty ratio, professors can provide guidance that’s tailored to your questions and goals at every stage of your academic journey.
As part of the four-year degree, all undergraduates study abroad for a semester at no additional cost. Choosing from programs in Chinese, French, Japanese, or Spanish, you will immerse yourself in another culture and put global citizenship into practice.
Over 25 years, students from 60+ nations have called Soka home. Today, 40+ countries across six continents are represented on campus, all brought together by a shared passion for building a more just and peaceful world.
Soka offers one undergraduate degree: a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts. Five possible concentrations let you develop expertise in specific area while drawing on the full breadth of a liberal arts education.
From ecology and conservation to environmental law and urban planning, study the science, policy, and cultural movements driving climate solutions.
Explore the human experience through literature, history, philosophy, and the arts, developing analytical and writing skills to thrive in any field.
Understand global conflicts, economies, and cultures — and learn what can make an impact on human rights, sustainable development, and lasting peace.
Biology, chemistry, and biochemistry — designed for students headed to medical school, science Ph.D.s, and careers in biotech and lab research.
Draw on anthropology, economics, political science, psychology, and sociology to make sense of human behavior, society, and the forces shaping both.
The M.A. in Educational Leadership and Societal Change is a two-year program for emerging leaders who believe educational systems can build more just and equitable communities. Students pursue original research on questions in education that span global cultures. Graduates go on to doctoral programs in education, sociology, and social work, as well as roles developing curriculum, advising on policy, or managing humanitarian work.
Full tuition for undergraduate students from families earning under $90,000. Significant aid for families earning up to $300,000.
At Soka, there’s a whole world to discover outside of your academic courses.
One in five Soka students competes as a varsity athlete across 11 NAIA sports. Athletic scholarships are available.
Ten residence halls with dedicated first-year housing and upper-division suites. Dedicated residential staff, a 24/7 safety team, and convenient campus amenities to help you stay focused on learning.
Soka partners with Bon Appétit for a dining program built around quality and global palates.
More than a dozen clubs — from taiko drumming to Model U.N. and Pre-Health. The Soka Student Union gives every undergraduate a voice in how campus runs. Student Activities organizes regular excursions across Los Angeles and Orange County.
The Career Development Office supports you in everything from résumé writing and interview prep to graduate school planning. Bridges to Business equips students for careers in social impact entrepreneurship through coaching, networking, and pitch competitions.
At Soka, there’s a whole world to discover outside of your academic courses.
One in five Soka students competes as a varsity athlete across 11 NAIA sports. Athletic scholarships are available.
Ten residence halls with dedicated first-year housing and upper-division suites. Dedicated residential staff, a 24/7 safety team, and convenient campus amenities to help you stay focused on learning.
Soka partners with Bon Appétit for a dining program built around quality and global palates.
More than a dozen clubs — from taiko drumming to Model U.N. and Pre-Health. The Soka Student Union gives every undergraduate a voice in how campus runs. Student Activities organizes regular excursions across Los Angeles and Orange County.
The Career Development Office supports you in everything from résumé writing and interview prep to graduate school planning. Bridges to Business equips students for careers in social impact entrepreneurship through coaching, networking, and pitch competitions.
Stories about the people, ideas, and events that shape SUA, from the classroom to communities around the world.
