Soka University of America
Soka University of America is a private, nonprofit, four year liberal arts college offering a nonsectarian curriculum in southern California. The university's mission is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life. Soka was founded upon the principles of peace, human rights and sanctity of life. Nearly half of Soka students come from 60+ countries and 6 different continents.
Our Curriculum:
A comparative study of Eastern and Western thought meet on our campus and are taught across a broad liberal arts curriculum. Soka's unique core curriculum focuses on issues of self, society, and environment.
Students applying to our Undergraduate program pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree and select a concentration in either Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, Life Sciences (Pre-health track available), or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Our Curriculum:
A comparative study of Eastern and Western thought meet on our campus and are taught across a broad liberal arts curriculum. Soka's unique core curriculum focuses on issues of self, society, and environment.
Students applying to our Undergraduate program pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree and select a concentration in either Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, Life Sciences (Pre-health track available), or Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Accepts first-year applicationsWestPrivateSuburbanSmall (2,000 and under)Co-Ed
Academic programs
- Science
- Liberal Arts
- Education
- Government/Political Science
- Health Science
- Social Science
Student experience
- Athletics
- Intramural/Club Sports
- On-Campus Housing
- Study Abroad
Application information
First-year
All students applying to Soka University of America will apply as a First-Year Applicant. Our application and checklist requirements is inclusive for all applicants including those who are international, undocumented and home-schooled.
Additional information
Financial Aid:
The Office of Financial Aid partners with students and families in order to ensure that a Soka education is accessible to all students who are admitted. In an effort to promote greater diversity and access, SUA has designed comprehensive merit and need-based financial aid program that ensures the fair distribution of institutional, state, and federal funds.
The Office of Financial Aid partners with students and families in order to ensure that a Soka education is accessible to all students who are admitted. In an effort to promote greater diversity and access, SUA has designed comprehensive merit and need-based financial aid program that ensures the fair distribution of institutional, state, and federal funds.
Visit us
Soka is committed to providing high school students and family members an opportunity to visit our beautiful campus and learn more about the unique and dynamic nature of our learning community and how it is the source of our strength. We create value by fostering the compassion, wisdom, and courage inside each student so they may lead a contributive life.
A virtual tour of campus is also available.
A virtual tour of campus is also available.
The mission of Soka University is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.