Paying for Soka University of America

	Undergraduate	Graduate
2024 Tuition & Fee	$37,450 5.36%	$37,450 5.36%

The 2024 tuition & fees of Soka University of America (Soka) is $37,450 for prospective students and the 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $37,450. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783. The tuition & fee has risen more than 5% this year (2024) at Soka.

100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $37,023. It could cover 98.86% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $18,041 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Soka's 4-year tuition is $158,725, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $230,634.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Soka University of America is $37,450. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.36% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is a little bit lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $44,783.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $39,458 , a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Soka Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$35,544	$16,062
2023-2024	$37,450	$16,676
Change % 2023-2024	5.36%	3.82%
2024-2025	$39,458	$17,313

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $37,450. The graduate tuition has been risen by 5.36% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $22,916.

The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $39,458 for the academic year 2024-2025 , a 5.4% increase compared to 2024's rate.

Soka Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	Tuition & Fees	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$35,544	$16,062
2023-2024	$37,450	$16,676
Change % 2023-2024	5.36%	3.82%
2024-2025	$39,458	$17,313

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $16,676 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 3.82% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 11.90% compared to the previous year.

The Soka's 2024 on-campus COA is $55,064 and off-campus COA is $63,268.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Soka
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees	$37,450
Room & Board	$13,892	$20,232
Personal Expenses	$2,784	$4,648
Books & Supplies	$938
Cost of Attendance	$55,064	$63,268

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Soka?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Soka is $158,725.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Soka 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$38,322	$39,214	$40,127	$41,062	$158,725
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$39,214	$40,127	$41,062	$42,018	$162,421
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$40,127	$41,062	$42,018	$42,996	$166,203
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$41,062	$42,018	$42,996	$43,997	$170,073
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$42,018	$42,996	$43,997	$45,022	$174,033

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $230,634.

Soka 4 Years COA
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$56,078	$57,116	$58,177	$59,263	$230,634
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$57,116	$58,177	$59,263	$60,374	$234,929
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$58,177	$59,263	$60,374	$61,510	$239,324
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$59,263	$60,374	$61,510	$62,672	$243,819
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$60,374	$61,510	$62,672	$63,861	$248,417

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $82,542.

Soka 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Admission Year	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028	Fall 2024	$19,055	$20,093	$21,154	$22,240	$82,542
Class of 2029	Fall 2025	$20,093	$21,154	$22,240	$23,351	$86,837
Class of 2030	Fall 2026	$21,154	$22,240	$23,351	$24,487	$91,232
Class of 2031	Fall 2027	$22,240	$23,351	$24,487	$25,649	$95,727
Class of 2032	Fall 2028	$23,351	$24,487	$25,649	$26,838	$100,325

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Soka University of America and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.

Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Soka
	In-State	Out-of-State
Soka University of America	$37,450
University of Southern California	$68,237
University of the People	$1,200
National University	$13,320
Stanford University	$62,484
Northcentral University	$12,594