Private not-for-profit

Soka University of America SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range1345 to 1493

ACT Range25 to 31

Average GPA3.60

Acceptance Rate43.6%

Soka is test-optional, but its submitted SAT range is much stronger than its 43.6% admit rate might suggest. If you send scores, aim for at least the mid-1300s and ideally closer to 1490 to make testing a clear advantage alongside a GPA near Soka’s 3.60 average.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Soka University of America facts and stats

Quick Facts

Soka University of America is a suburban institution with a 7:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Soka reports a 90% freshman retention rate, well above the national average of roughly 70%. Its 6-year graduation rate is 92%.

Location

Aliso Viejo, CA

Undergrad EnrollmentN/A

Freshman Retention90%

SettingSuburban

Student to Faculty Ratio7:1

Graduation Rate92%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key Soka University of America application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

January 15

Early Action

November 1

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

November 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

February 15

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you plan to submit SAT or ACT scores to Soka, take your first test by the spring of junior year and save the summer before senior year and fall for retakes. For the November 1 Early Action deadline, an October retake is typically the last sitting that will get scores back in time.

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What you'll actually pay

Soka is a private not-for-profit, with tuition and fees of $38,728. About 84% of students receive aid, and the average merit award is $5,850. Submit the FAFSA by the February 15 priority deadline to be considered for financial aid.

Tuition and Fees$38,728

Room and Board$14,378

Average Merit Award$5,850

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid84%

Average Aid Package$50,119

Average Debt at Grad$22,891

Soka’s listed total cost of attendance is about $53,106, including tuition and fees plus room and board. Aid is common, with 84% of students receiving assistance and an average aid package of $50,119. The average merit award is $5,850, which can further reduce costs for eligible students. For context, students graduate with an average debt of $22,891.