Soka University of America is a private, nonprofit, four year liberal arts college offering a nonsectarian curriculum in southern California. The university's mission is to foster a steady stream of global citizens committed to living a contributive life. Soka was founded upon the principles of peace, human rights and sanctity of life. Nearly half of Soka students come from 60+ countries and 6 different continents.

Our Curriculum:
A comparative study of Eastern and Western thought meet on our campus and are taught across a broad liberal arts curriculum.  Soka's unique core curriculum focuses on issues of self, society, and environment.

Students applying to our Undergraduate program pursue a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts degree and select a concentration in either Environmental Studies, Humanities, International Studies, Life Sciences (Pre-health track available), or Social and Behavioral Sciences. 
 

Soka is committed to providing high school students and family members an opportunity to visit our beautiful campus and learn more about the unique and dynamic nature of our learning community and how it is the source of our strength. We create value by fostering the compassion, wisdom, and courage inside each student so they may lead a contributive life.

A virtual tour of campus is also available.