Visionaries Welcome

At Soka, you’ll expand your capacity to give back and make a difference in the world. You’ll gain global perspectives with peers from around the world in small, dynamic classrooms with professors who know your name.

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A Transformative Education

Our small classes mean professors can focus on mentoring every student. Our liberal arts education will empower you to find your unique purpose in life as you work, think, explore, and grow together with students from around the world.

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A Culture of Care

College is about more than studying, and we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to ensure every student can thrive, whether you want to debate on the Model U.N. team, run for student government, compete as a student-athlete, or find your affinity group.

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A Singular Setting

Soka is a fully residential campus, perched on a hilltop surrounded by a rugged wilderness park. We’re three miles from the Pacific Coast in the heart of a Southern California’s abundance of cultural, educational, and recreational activities.

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Best Value

Every SUA student receives a merit scholarship, and tuition is fully covered for students with family incomes below $90,000. We provide substantial aid to those with families with higher incomes as well.

Study Abroad

Study abroad at Soka prepares you to contribute to the world through immersion in a new culture and language.

We believe this life-changing experience is central to becoming a global citizen, which is why every Soka undergraduate is required to study abroad for a semester in their third year. All costs are included in the price of attendance.