First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline | Decision by |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | November 1, 2026 | December 8, 2026 |
| Regular decision The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding. | January 15, 2027 | March 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: soka.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 87 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NAIA, California Pacific Conference
Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Women’s varsity · NAIA, California Pacific Conference
Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Swimming, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor)
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA
12,927,614 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
Yes
More about the place
Nearest airport
John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Nearest hub airport
John Wayne/Orange County (SNA)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 5.8 of 20
Elevation
538 ft
Time zone
Pacific
January low
44°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
0.0 in
Days at 90°F or higher
4 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$3,200 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Massachusetts Global2 mi
- Laguna College of Art and Design2 mi
- Concordia University-Irvine8 mi
- University of California-Irvine9 mi
- Vanguard University of Southern California12 mi
- Chapman University18 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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