by our College Data Analytics TeamIs Soka University worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
Soka University is ranked #2,034 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within California, it ranks #161 of 304 for value.
Among the majors Soka University offers, these rank best for value nationally.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | #262 of 345 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | #372 of 473 |
| Liberal Arts / Sciences & Humanities | #372 of 473 |
Below is the detailed Soka University value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Soka University of America is ranked #141 out of #346 in California for quality and #161 out of #304 for California value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the Soka University financial aid page to be sure.
Soka University of America is ranked #2,034 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, Soka University of America is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Soka University costs about $18,260. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $73,040 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $55,064 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $18,260 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $18,260 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $73,040 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the Soka University net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
What Soka University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Soka University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $220,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $73,040 | #2,034 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,040 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $220,256 | — | — |
| All Students | $73,040 | #161 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $73,040 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Soka University shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $14,587 |
| $30K–$48K | $9,183 |
| $48K–$75K | $9,378 |
| $75K–$110K | $12,566 |
| Over $110K | $32,663 |
About 100% of Soka University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $39,874 per year. Get more details on the Soka University financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Soka University net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.