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Where human spirit  fuels global change.

12
students per class
30+
languages spoken
100%
percent of students offered a merit scholarship
12
students per class
30+
languages spoken
100%
percent of students offered a merit scholarship

Wisdom to perceive. Courage to engage. Compassion to act.

Wisdom, courage, and compassion are Soka's foundation — and its curriculum. Every course, seminar, and semester abroad is designed to build them.

Wisdom
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Peace through understanding

At Soka, wisdom means learning to see how things connect — across disciplines, cultures, and differences. Small seminars and close faculty mentorship make that kind of thinking possible.

Courage
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Strength through difference

Students from 40+ nations share seminars and residence halls at Soka. That daily exchange — of perspective, language, and experience — is where courage grows.

Compassion
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Empathy put to work

Study abroad, community engagement, and a curriculum built around human welfare give compassion somewhere to go. At Soka, empathy has direction.

Lead change as an educator

SUA’s M.A. in Educational Leadership and Societal Change empowers transformative leaders to advance peace through robust and well-rounded education, research, and global engagement.

Build a vibrant experience

At Soka, there’s a whole world to discover outside of your academic courses.

Swimmer

Athletics

Dive in, take a swing, make the winning goal. Explore opportunities to revitalize your body and mind through collaborative competitive sports.

Housing

Housing

Our residence halls are dynamic environments (named by our students!) that offer both living and learning within a diverse and vibrant community.

Dining

Dining

Find what you're craving from our robust, global fare, all made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

Clubs and Orgs

Clubs and Orgs

Build relationships and grow your passions. From hobbies to activism to club sports, our clubs offer the opportunity to enrich your education with activities.

Career Development

Career Development

We care for your life after Soka. Our career development services prepare you with the hard skills needed to thrive in the workforce.

Build a vibrant experience

At Soka, there’s a whole world to discover outside of your academic courses.

Athletics

Dive in, take a swing, make the winning goal. Explore opportunities to revitalize your body and mind through collaborative competitive sports.

Housing

Our residence halls are dynamic environments (named by our students!) that offer both living and learning within a diverse and vibrant community.

Dining

Find what you're craving from our robust, global fare, all made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

Clubs and Orgs

Build relationships and grow your passions. From hobbies to activism to club sports, our clubs offer the opportunity to enrich your education with activities.

Career Development

We care for your life after Soka. Our career development services prepare you with the hard skills needed to thrive in the workforce.

Bubble man

Experiential learning that changes perspectives

Step away from the usual rhythm of classes and immerse yourself in an intensive 3-week course centered on a single pressing question. Soka’s Learning Clusters offer the opportunity to explore bold ideas and seek creative solutions, in close collaboration with faculty and a small group of peers. 

Orientation Tour

Experience Soka

Sign up for a campus tour and immerse yourself in an environment like no other. We welcome prospective students and their families, school groups, and community members. 

Can’t make it to campus? You can still get to know Soka through our immersive, virtual tour using our interactive campus map.

Family at Graduation

Committed to access and affordability

Paying for college can be a challenge for many families. SUA is focused on greater access to education—ensuring admitted undergraduate students with a family income of less than $90,000 pay no out of pocket tuition.

Work Led by Wisdom

Soka is dedicated to filling the world with better news—starting here. Take a break from the usual and read how Soka students, faculty and staff are turning the tide and building more peace.

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