Why Soka?
A Leader in Global Education
Soka University of America is a private, four-year liberal arts college located in Aliso Viejo, California. Based on a unique interdisciplinary liberal arts education, Soka offers a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree with concentrations in Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, Life Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences. This is an education for tomorrow’s opportunities, challenges, technologies, and surprises.
A Unique Interdisciplinary Education
Perhaps the most distinctive feature of the SUA education comes from our small, intense academic community. Soka students are provided the education to question, awaken, explore, and convey wisdom.
A Culture of Care
Life at SUA focuses on the growth and development of students as global citizens and provides a wide variety of programs that touch upon engagement, collaboration, activism, advocacy, team-building, and community.
An Environment Like No Other
SUA is a suburban campus, located in Aliso Viejo, CA (neighboring Laguna Beach). Major freeways provide direct access to major cities (such as San Diego and Los Angeles) and opportunities to explore a variety of landscapes.
Student Profile
Based on the incoming Fall 2021 Undergraduate Class.
| Acceptance Rate | 52% |
| Class Size (number of students in each grade) | 137 |
| Domestic Students | 55% |
| International Students | 45% |
| Average Unweighted GPA | 3.69 |