Aliso Viejo, CA
Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 29 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 70% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 504 | 202 | 108 | 40% |
| 2020 | 427 | 222 | 102 | 52% |
| 2021 | 519 | 272 | 133 | 52% |
| 2022 | 498 | 282 | 129 | 57% |
| 2023 | 397 | 276 | 126 | 70% |
Fall 2023 applicants
161 of 238 women and 115 of 159 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Soka University of America has an acceptance rate of 70% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 276 of 397 applicants.
Selective. Roughly 70 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
397 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 126 enrolled.
No. Soka University of America is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 29 percentage points since 2019, from 40% to 70% — it has become less selective.