Soka University of America
1 University Drive, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
School Description
Provided by Soka University of AmericaThe mission of Soka University of America is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life.
Soka University is a private, non-profit, four-year liberal arts college and graduate school located on 103-acres in south Orange County, California in the City of Aliso Viejo. SUA is just one mile from the beach (if you are a bird – seven miles driving) and located in the heart of Southern California’s abundance of cultural, educational, sporting and adventure opportunities.
SUA offers a 9:1 student/faculty ratio (average class size 13) and study abroad is included in tuition so that every undergraduate spends a semester living and learning another culture. Proudly founded upon the Buddhist principles of peace, human rights and the sanctity of life, SUA offers a non-sectarian curriculum that is open to top students of all nationalities and beliefs. Half of our students come from the US and half from more than 30 other countries.
Soka University of America offers a B.A. in Liberal Arts with a concentration in Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, or Social and Behavioral Sciences. Each of these concentrations supports the Pacific Basin focus of SUA, as well as its emphasis on leadership and contributive citizenship. Degree offerings and concentrations will increase in number and range consistent with enrollment increases and student interests.
Our Recreational Sports Program has five components: Intramural Sports, Informal Recreation, Sports Instruction, Fitness and the Outdoor Adventure Series. We offer a broad spectrum of opportunities from which members of the university community may choose. Our goals are to provide both quality of programming and a wide variety of activities, enabling each member of the Soka family a chance to partake.
Soka University is located half way between Los Angeles to the north and San Diego to the south in south Orange County, California.
Soka University of America
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaSoka University of America (SUA) is a private university located in Aliso Viejo, California, United States.
SUA's literature declares the institution's mission is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life--with an emphasis on principles of pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity. With a 9:1 student/faculty ratio and an average class size of 13, SUA received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) four years ahead of schedule in 2005. A sister school, Soka University of Japan, is located in Hachi?ji, Tokyo.
Main Features
SUA encompasses a four-year liberal arts college and a graduate school. It is also host to the Pacific Basin Research Center and the academic journal Annals of Scholarship.
- The undergraduate college offers bachelor's degrees in Liberal Arts with emphasis areas in Environmental Studies, Humanities, Social & Behavioral Sciences, and International Studies. Classrooms are designed as centers of dialogue and discussion, emphasizing seminar methods.
- The graduate school offers a Master of Arts degree in Second and Foreign Language Education concentrating on Teaching English as a Second Language (TESOL) education. The graduate school offers a 6:1 student/faculty ratio and graduated its tenth class in 2006.
- The Pacific Basin Research Center conducts research on the humane and peaceful development of the Asia-Pacific Region, including the Latin American border states. Toward this end it awards grants and fellowships to researchers studying public policy interactions in the Pacific Rim in such areas as international security, economic and social development, educational and cultural reform, environmental protection and human rights. In keeping with the educational mission of the university, the Center also sponsors campus conferences, occasional lecture series, and student seminars that extend and support its research activities.
- The academic journal Annals of Scholarship has been edited at SUA since 2005, when Humanities Professor Marie-Rose Logan joined the faculty. Annals of Scholarship promotes the study of the development of methodological and historical criteria in all the disciplines with an emphasis on the interaction between Art Practices and the Human Sciences in a Global Culture.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Southwest
- Setting:
- Large Town Setting
- Type:
- Private
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 282
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Soka University of America
Bachelor's Level Programs
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Arts & Humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
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General Studies
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Master's Level Programs
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Education
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Bilingual and Multilingual Education
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| Percent of Students International: | 57% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 132% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
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Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 19,675 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 14,983 | 64% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 6,850 | 67% | |
Any Aid: |
72% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 43% (Highly Selective) |
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| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 100% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 570 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 590, Math: 680 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 45.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Recommended |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Required |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Recommended |
| Test Scores: | Required |
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Question: Any thoughts on Soka University of America?what have you heard, read, seen or know?12 months ago
Best Answerwell my school is having our winter formal there... I'm guessing it's going to be in the founder's hall.. I've heard that it's pretty big.. and definitely beautiful. It's also in Aliso Viejo. that's all I know. |
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Question: Is "Soka University of America" a credited school?Soka University is a new school and I was wondering if there was any way to check if it is a credited school. I'm a Junior in high school; I want to apply there next year.15 months ago
Best AnswerSoka is regionally accredited by the Western States Association. The way to check is to look on the school web page and then to confirm what they claim with the CHEA database and the accreditor's database. (links below) You need to know which accreditors meet your needs though. Generally speaking, regional accreditation is the standard you should demand. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Regional_accreditation |
