Soka University is a private four-year university that specializes in liberal arts education. Average class size is 13 students. Financial aid is available to lower income students. The college campus is very diverse with half of the students coming from abroad. Soka University is based on Buddhist beliefs and fosters a peaceful and community-driven environment. A semester of study abroad is included in the tuition. Masters degrees are available for foreign language studies and certificate programs for students who wish to teach others to speak another language.