Sofia University Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)

Last updated: June 29, 2026 Source: College Scorecard

Sofia University is a private for-profit university in Palo Alto, California, enrolling about 5 students. Sofia University awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Student demographics in federal data include White (60.0%) and Asian (40.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $N/A
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $N/A After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 5 20.0% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
  • Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 7

Sofia University: what the data shows

Common questions about Sofia University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Sofia University?

Sofia University is located in Palo Alto, CA (ZIP 94303).

NCES locale classification: Town.

Is Sofia University public or private?

Sofia University is a Private For-profit institution.

How big is Sofia University?

Total enrollment: 5 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 7 students.

Graduate enrollment: 1,140 students.

About 20% enroll full-time in our extract.

How much debt do students have?

100.00% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Sofia University known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$N/A
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Sofia University was $N/A.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$N/A
2024 Value

In 2024 Sofia University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $N/A.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.

4-year total cost breakdown for Sofia University.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Sofia University was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Sofia University in that year.

Multi-year history is not in this profile yet. It is added when the institution cost history CSV has been collected and merged into school JSON.

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Sofia University reported total enrollment of about 5 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 20% male and 80% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (60.0%), Asian (40.0%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 100.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

20.0% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sofia University in 2024 is 5 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 7 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,140 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

N/A%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 60.0%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

0.00% 100% Completion Time

0.00% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Sofia University completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • Psychology, Other: 13% male / 87% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 40% male / 60% female
  • Computer Science: 52% male / 48% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Sofia University.

Return on Investment

ROI data is not available for this institution.

Financial value analysis for Sofia University.

Top Programs by Completions

3 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 4 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. Psychology, Other: 150 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 55 completions

3. Computer Science: 25 completions

Most popular programs at Sofia University.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Sofia University graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Sofia University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,926
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,471

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Sofia University is a private for-profit institution located in Palo Alto, CA, classified as Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Psychology, Other, Business Administration and Management, General, Computer Science. Enrollment is approximately 5 students. Student body composition includes White (60.0%), Asian (40.0%), Black or African American (0.0%). Approximately 100.00% of students receive Pell Grants.

Institution Type

Private For-profit

Carnegie Classification: Not classified (exclusively post-baccalaureate programs)

Location

Palo Alto, CA 94303

Region: Far West

Insights and Analysis

Sofia University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sofia University located?

Sofia University is located in Palo Alto, CA.

How much does Sofia University cost?

Reported tuition is N/A and average net price is N/A in the latest College Scorecard data.

What is the student body demographics at Sofia University?

Sofia University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 7 students, White (60.0%), Asian (40.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.

Is Sofia University public or private?

Sofia University is a private for-profit institution located in Palo Alto, CA.

Is Sofia University an HBCU?

No. Sofia University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Sofia University a tribal college?

No. Sofia University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Sofia University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Sofia University does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).

Is Sofia University religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Sofia University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Far West regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in California

    • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.