Covering Innovation & Inequality in Education
This year at Soka University of America, we project that on average students will pay $20,521, while the advertised price of attendance is $57,565. That’s a difference of $37,045.
| Year | Net in-state price at Soka University of America | In-state sticker price at Soka University of America |
|---|---|---|
| 25-26 | $20,521 | $57,565 |
| 24-25 | $20,070 | $56,301 |
| 23-24 | $19,629 | $55,064 |
| 22-23 | $18,807 | $52,758 |
| 21-22 | $17,928 | $51,096 |
| 20-21 | $10,586 | $51,008 |
| 19-20 | $16,411 | $50,968 |
| 18-19 | $14,439 | $48,996 |
| 17-18 | $14,739 | $47,368 |
| 16-17 | $13,346 | $45,592 |
| 15-16 | $12,686 | $46,504 |
| 14-15 | $12,295 | $44,550 |
| 13-14 | $13,635 | $43,128 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Soka University of America this year, we project students with incomes over $110K will pay around $35,639, while students with incomes between $30K and $48K will pay around $10,020. That's a difference of $25,619.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Soka University of America |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $15,916 |
| $30K-$48K | $10,020 |
| $48K-$75K | $10,233 |
| $75K-$110K | $13,711 |
| >$110K | $35,639 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Soka University of America, over the last five years 88% of students earned their bachelor’s degree within six years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Soka University of America.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Soka University of America | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 100% | 31% |
| Asian | 88% | 45% |
| Black | 86% | 34% |
| Hispanic | 90% | 41% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 100% | 28% |
| White | 81% | 50% |
| Multiple races | 87% | 37% |
| Unknown race | 74% | 37% |
The size and demographic makeup of a school’s student body can have a large impact on a student’s experience. Soka University of America has 462 students, which puts it in the {SIZE_PERCENTILE} percentile of private, 4-year schools.
About 64% of students are female.
And about 53% of students are not U.S. residents.