Quick Facts About Soka University

Soka University is a private, nonprofit, four-year liberal arts college and graduate school.

In an effort to promote greater diversity and access to higher education, eligible admitted students to the BA in Liberal Arts program whose annual earned family income is $60,000 or less may receive full tuition Soka Opportunity Scholarships.

U.S. News & World Report's "Best Colleges 2021" edition ranked Soka in the Top 30 Liberal Arts Colleges in the nation, #4 in Faculty Resources, #1 in Foreign Student Factor, #1 in Ethnic Diversity, Top 10 Best Value and Top 5 Liberal Arts Colleges in California.

The undergraduate program offers concentrations in Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, Life Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

One semester of study abroad is required for graduation.

Average class size is 12.

Student/Faculty ratio is 7:1.

Eastern and Western perspectives are taught throughout the curriculum with an emphasis on foreign language and culture.

The graduate program offers an MA in Educational Leadership and Societal Change.