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Soka University of America Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very High

Racial Diversity Index: 74%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at Soka University of America are predominantly Foreign Resident with a sizeable White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 80% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Soka University of America students
Race Percent of Students
White
20%
Black
4%
Hispanic
10%
Asian
17%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
4%
International
40%
Race Unknown
5%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 48%

There are 56% more female students than male students enrolled at Soka University of America with a gender ratio of 61% women to 39% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Soka University of America has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Soka University of America students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
39%
Women
61%
Enrollment by gender for Soka University of America students
Gender Number of Students
Men
193
Women
302

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 67%

Soka University of America draws 33 percent of students from California, 11 percent from other states, and 56 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside California, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for Soka University of America students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
33%
Out of State
11%
Foreign
56%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$79,623 per year

21% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

495
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 1.6%
Part-time undergraduates 0%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=399911.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026