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Soka University of America

Soka University of America
1 University Drive
Aliso Viejo, CA 92656

Official telephone: (949) 480-4000
Fax number: (949) 480-4001
Website: https://www.soka.edu/
Screen last updated on: December 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2024 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 888 600-SOKA
888 600-SOKA (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Final filing date for fall: January 15
Application fee: $30
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Interview is: recommended
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted
Dates test scores should be received: January 15 for SAT I/ACT
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: yes
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank considered
  • recommendations very important
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay very important
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities very important
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities very important
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Average secondary school GPA: 3.6
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 18%
Average SAT I: 607 verbal, 692 math
Combined SAT I middle 50% range: 1200 - 1465
Average ACT: 26 English, 26 math
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 25 - 31
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 25%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 3%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 397
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 276
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Number accepting place on waiting list: 71
Number of those on waiting list who were enrolled: 56
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 44%
Admission may be deferred: yes

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