Your student discovered Soka. Now you’re doing what any good parent does: asking questions.
What is a liberal arts education? How much does it cost? And what can graduates do with this degree?
At Soka, students earn a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts — a rigorous, interdisciplinary degree with five possible concentrations that prepares them to think critically, act ethically, and contribute to the world in whatever field they pursue. Alumni have gone on to careers in tech, business, diplomacy, education, humanitarian aid, and environmental advocacy, as well as graduate programs in everything from anthropology to chemistry, psychology, and law.
Classes average 12 students. Professors are accessible. The close-knit student body comes from over 40 different nations, united by a passion for making a positive impact in their communities. And the investment is more manageable than you may expect. See how financial aid works.
One degree, five possible concentrations. Small seminars, real faculty mentorship, and excellent training in research, analysis, and writing.
Every Soka student completes a semester abroad, covered within the cost of attendance. No separate application and no extra tuition.
With 480 undergraduates living on campus all four years, students build lifelong friendships within a supportive, multicultural community
Beginning with the 2027–2028 academic year, the updated Soka Opportunity Plan will apply to all eligible new and continuing undergraduate students. You’ll automatically receive a Merit Scholarship upon admission, regardless of family income, based on the strength of your admission application. The Office of Financial Aid determines your eligibility for grants and other tuition-specific funding. Combined with your Merit Scholarship, these awards ensure you receive at least the tuition coverage shown below, based on your family’s total income.*
Currently receiving aid under the 2026–2027 Soka Opportunity Plan? Contact the Office of Financial Aid for your current eligibility and details.
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Our alumni have launched meaningful careers across the world. Sixty-four percent go on to graduate education, often at globally recognized institutions such as Columbia, Cornell, Oxford, Cambridge, and the University of California system. Nearly half have lived in multiple countries since graduating. Most work in fields aligned with how they want to contribute: education, social impact, and business.
Our admissions team works directly with families throughout the process.