Soka University of America
Former names | Soka University of Los Angeles (1987–1991) |
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| Motto | "Be philosophers of a renaissance of life; Be world citizens in solidarity for peace; Be the pioneers of a global civilization." |
| Type | Private liberal arts college |
| Established | 1987 |
| Founder | Daisaku Ikeda |
| Accreditation | WSCUC |
Religious affiliation | Buddhism (Soka Gakkai) |
| Endowment | $1.2 billion (2020) |
| President | Edward M. Feasel |
Academic staff | 71 |
| Students | 495 |
| Undergraduates | 445 (fall 2022) |
| Postgraduates | 10 (fall 2022) |
| Location | , California , United States 33°33′18″N 117°44′06″W / 33.55500°N 117.73500°W |
| Campus | Large Suburb, 103 acres (42 ha) |
| Colors | Royal Blue, White and Gold |
| Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Cal Pac (primary) NAIA – PCSC (swimming) |
| Mascot | Lion |
| Website | www |
Soka University of America (SUA) is a private liberal arts college in Aliso Viejo, California. Originally founded in 1987, it was established on its current campus in 2001 by Daisaku Ikeda, the founder of the Soka Gakkai International Buddhist movement. Though affiliated with Soka Gakkai, it maintains a secular curriculum which emphasizes pacifism, human rights, and the creative coexistence of nature and humanity.
SUA encompasses both a liberal arts college and a graduate school offering a master's program in Educational Leadership and Societal Change.