Cost of Attendance | Soka University of America

Cost of Attendance | Soka University of America
Cost of Attendance
2026-2027
On-Campus
Off-Campus
At-Home
Tuition*
$38,486
$38,486
$38,486
Living Expenses
$16,000
$24,560
$12,536
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment
$1,304
$1,304
$1,304
Transportation**
$1,386
$1,656
$1,206
Personal Expenses ***
$6,498
$8,236
$7092
TOTAL
$63,674
$74,242
$60,624
Direct costs are charges paid directly to the university which include tuition, living expenses, and health insurance for a total of $57,016 Students who are eligible to waive the health insurance fee will have a direct cost of $54,486.
Indirect costs include books course materials, equipment, transportation, and personal expenses and are not paid directly to the university. Indirect expenses may vary per student, up to the total cost stated above.
**Students who believe they have transportation expenses that exceed the budget allocation should contact the Office of Financial Aid to evaluate their options.
***An estimated health insurance fee of $2,530 is embedded within the “personal expenses” category. This cost can be waived if the student already has their own health insurance, or if the student has coverage under their parents which lowers your direct costs. Students with their own insurance must submit the health insurance waiver form.
2025-2026
On-Campus
Off-Campus
At-Home
Tuition*
$37,006
$37,006
$37,006
Living Expenses
$15,384
$22,752
$11,834
Books, Course Materials, and Equipment
$1,088
$1,088
$1,088
Transportation**
$1,250
$1,988
$1,818
Miscellaneous Personal Expenses ***
$6,428
$8,210
$7,284
TOTAL
$61,156
$71,044
$59,030
Direct costs are charges paid directly to the university which include tuition, room & board, and health insurance for a total of $54,920. Students who are eligible to waive the health insurance fee will have a direct cost of $52,390.
Indirect costs include books, course materials, equipment, transportation, and personal expenses and are not paid directly to the university. Indirect expenses may vary per student, up to the total cost stated above.
**Students who believe they have transportation expenses that exceed the budget allocation should contact the Office of Financial Aid to evaluate their options.
***A health insurance fee of $2,530 is embedded within the “personal expenses” category. This cost can be waived if the student already has their own health insurance, or if the student has coverage under their parents. Students with their own insurance must submit the health insurance waiver form.