Soka University of America Home Page 2025 Education with purpose You'll develop the knowledge and skills to solve the world's most pressing challenges. Our diverse community of scholars prepares you to lead with wisdom and create lasting impact. Request Info 30 languages spoken on campus 100 of students offered a merit scholarship 12 students per class One Major. Five Concentrations. Our B.A. in Liberal Arts combines depth with breadth. Choose from five rigorous concentrations while exploring connections across disciplines. Study what you’re passionate about and discover how it connects to everything else. Undergraduate Studies See Our Concentrations Environmental Studies Confront the climate crisis. Understand how ecosystems and human communities intertwine, and learn about practical solutions that can help protect them both. Humanities Explore the deepest questions of human existence. Delve into philosophy, literature, art, and history across cultures to hone the critical thinking skills essential for understanding our complex world. International Studies Engage with the issues shaping our world. Analyze global conflicts, economic systems, and cultural movements to become the kind of leader who bridges divides and drives international change. Life Sciences Dive deep into the science of life. Conduct hands-on research in genetics, biochemistry, and molecular biology to prepare for medical school, graduate study, or careers in fields ranging from biotech research to science education. Social and Behavioral Sciences Investigate what makes humans tick. Use research methods from psychology, sociology, and economics to understand behavior, examine social inequities, and develop evidence-based approaches to community challenges. Graduate studies for passionate educators Our M.A. program in Educational Leadership and Societal Change prepares future leaders to confront injustice and transform educational systems through research and practice. EXPLORE Graduate Studies Committed to affordability Students from families earning less than $90,000 pay no tuition, and generous aid is available at all income levels. We believe a Soka education should be accessible to talented students regardless of their financial background. Financial Aid at Soka What to expect from life at Soka Intercollegiate athletics Our student-athletes develop resilience, teamwork, and discipline that serves them well in classroom discussions, research projects, and their future careers. Learning beyond campus Study abroad isn’t optional — it’s required. You’ll spend a semester immersed in a new culture, gaining a global perspective that changes how you approach every challenge. Campus community With fewer than 500 students, you’ll find your people through vibrant clubs, meaningful traditions, residential life, and campus events that bring our diverse community together In our own words Read Student Stories Meet Faculty & Staff “Here, professors know who you are and want to see you succeed. If they see you putting in the work, they’ll offer opportunities to help you develop. It feels like everyone is looking out for your future.” – Maria Akenkou Class of 2025 Soka University in action See how Soka students and faculty are creating change on campus and around the world. SEE ALL NEWS & EVENTS Remembering Junichi Miura, the Artist Behind a Beloved SUA Tradition Apr 21, 2026 Taylor Kushner is Turning First-Time Players Into Lifelong Teammates Mar 17, 2026 Inside the Classroom: Five Students on What They're Learning This Spring Mar 13, 2026 Ready to create change? Give Visit Apply