Soka University of America
Admissions
Interested in attending Soka University of America?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Soka University of America, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Soka University of America?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, Soka accepted 70% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 397 people applied and 276 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 2 years at Soka University of America:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 46% ended up enrolling at Soka University of America, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Soka University of America by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things Soka considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- Recommendation(s)
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Standardized Test Scores
Important
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Volunteer Work
Considered
- Class Rank
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- State Residency
- Talent/Ability
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Soka University of America?
Grades
Students who recently attended Soka University of America as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.71. 41% of freshmen who attended Soka were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 82% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
Soka is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.
Applicants submitting SAT Scores
Applicants submitting ACT Scores
SAT Math Scores
SAT Verb Scores
SAT Composite Scores
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Soka University of America. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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