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What's it like at Soka University of America?

Fitness junkies, social butterflies and devoted bookworms all have a home at Soka. Here's a rundown of some of the most important non-academic factors.

Walkability
Sunshine
Very Sunny
226 or more days of sun / year
Suburb
Campus Setting
58°
Average winter temp
73°
Average summer temp

Weather

Gotta dress for it! Here's a season-by-season summary of the average temperatures at Soka University of America:

90°
81.7
73.3
65.0
56.7
48.3
40.0
January
April
July
October
Low
High
Sunshine
Very Sunny
Pile on the sunscreen!
226 or more days of sun / year

Geography

Soka University of America is in a suburban setting with low to moderate walkability and is close to an airport.

Walkability
John Wayne (Orange County)
Closest airport
Location
Campus Setting
Suburb
Closest national park
Channel Islands tl Pk (75 mi)
Distance to coast
Pacific (3 mi)

State Laws and Politics

The social environment at colleges can be majorly impacted by the laws and politics of the area and the state. Review the information below to determine if politics might impact your experience at Soka University of America.

Politics

Democrat
State vote for president
Democrat
Elected governor
Democrat
County vote for president

California elected a Democrat in the most recent Presidential election. The sitting governor is a Democrat, and the county votes Democrat.

Abortion

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

Reproductive laws change quickly. CollegeIQ does its best to update this information as soon as new laws are passed. Learn more about how this is calculated.

LGBTQIA+

State Laws

Liberal
Conservative

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Guns on Campus

Some states have laws about the legality of guns on campus. In general, schools fall into one of three categories:

  • Permissive: The state requires campuses to allow guns on campus but allows for certain restrictions.
  • Restrictive: The state requires campuses to restrict guns on campus.
  • Institutional: The state leaves it up to each campus.

California's gun laws are:

Restrictive
Guns are banned.

Most state laws apply only to public colleges and universities. Additionally, these laws often change frequently. If gun laws are important to you, you should inquire directly with Soka University of America about its regulations.

Religious Affiliation

The religious affiliation of a school can impact the on-campus environment. Soka University of America is affiliated with:

None

Student Life

Eager to get involved at Soka University of America? Here are the most popular student organizations and the main campus events to look forward to.

  1. 1. Josho Daiko (Japanese Drum Club)
  2. 2. Rhythmission (Hip Hop Dance Club)
  3. 3. Sualseros (Salsa Dance Club)
  4. 4. Ka Pilina Ho'olokahi (Hawaiian Dance Club)
  5. 5. Soul Wings (Choir)
  1. 1. The Festivals (celebration of art)
  2. 2. The ASB (student volunteers in community service projects)
  3. 3. Winter Formal
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