A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . 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.
| 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%
|
There are 79% more female students than male students enrolled at Soka University of America with a gender ratio of 64% women to 36% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Soka University of America has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
36%
|
| Women |
64%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
163
|
| Women |
292
|
Soka University of America serves a very low number of students outside of California, with 22 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
22%
|
| Out of State |
20%
|
| Foreign |
57%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
20% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 1.6% |
| Part time Undergrads | 0% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=399911 IPEDS survey data for Soka University of America.