Sofia University

www.sofia.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,750

2019 Student Loan

1.89%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,046

7.93% Full-Time

About

Sofia University is a higher education institution located in Santa Clara County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Sofia University were General Business Administration & Management (637 degrees awarded), Computer Science (16 degrees), and Other Psychology (11 degrees).

In 2021, 673 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sofia University. 47.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 52.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was asian (7 degrees), 1.17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sofia University is $15,750, which is $1,250 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Sofia University is $15,750, which is $1,250 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending Sofia University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 20% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,750

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Sofia University was $15,750. The cost of tuition at Sofia University is $1,250 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sofia University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

This chart compares the average net price of Sofia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

20%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Sofia University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 35.9% with respect to 2020, when 78% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sofia University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.89%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Sofia University was 1.89%, which represents 1 out of the 53 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Sofia University had a total enrollment of 1,046 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Sofia University is 83 students and the part-time enrollment is 963. This means that 7.93% of students enrolled at Sofia University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sofia University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 10.9% White, 3.15% Asian, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, 0.956% Two or More Races, 0.86% Black or African American, 0.287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0956% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Sofia University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Two or More Races Female (42.9%), followed by White Female (28.6%) and Two or More Races Male (14.3%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (46.1%), followed by Asian Female (9.21%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.21%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

7.93%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sofia University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,046 students. The full-time enrollment at Sofia University is 83 and the part-time enrollment is 963. This means that 7.93% of students enrolled at Sofia University are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sofia University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
114 enrolled students
Asian
33 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sofia University is 10.9% White, 3.15% Asian, 1.91% Hispanic or Latino, 0.956% Two or More Races, 0.86% Black or African American, 0.287% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0956% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 37 fewer women than men received degrees from Sofia University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sofia University is asian (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Sofia University is General Business Administration & Management (637 degrees awarded), followed by Computer Science (16 degrees) and Other Psychology (11 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sofia University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Business (637 degrees awarded), Psychology (20 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sofia University are Accountants & auditors (1,053,040 people), Other managers (792,581 people), Software developers (602,465 people), Financial managers (487,527 people), and Chief executives & legislators (400,298 people).

The most specialized majors at Sofia University in 2021 are Business (637 degrees awarded), Psychology (20 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sofia University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Architectural & engineering managers, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Sofia University are Business (637 degrees awarded), Psychology (20 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sofia University are Computer Systems Design (997,817 people), Elementary & secondary schools (793,849 people), Banking & related activities (544,083 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (523,496 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (495,409 people).

The most specialized majors at Sofia University are Business (637 degrees awarded), Psychology (20 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (16 degrees) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sofia University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
637 degrees awarded
Computer Science
16 degrees awarded
Other Psychology
11 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at Sofia University was General Business Administration & Management with 637 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at Sofia University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

355

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

318

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 355 degrees were awarded to men at Sofia University, which is 1.12 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (318).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sofia University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 341 degrees were awarded to men at Sofia University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.15 times more than the 296 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 296 degrees were awarded to men at Sofia University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.868 times less than the 341 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Asian
7 degrees awarded
White
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sofia University is asian (7 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more asian recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

1.34% of degree recipients (9 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Asian Male
4 degrees awarded
Asian Female
3 degrees awarded
White Male
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sofia University is asian male (4 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more asian male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian female (3 degrees).

Operations

Sofia University employs 22 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sofia University are Female No academic rank (14), and Male No academic rank (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sofia University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 16 employees, Management, with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$3.66M

2021 Salaries

13.7%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Sofia University paid a median of $3.66M in salaries, a 13.7% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$694k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Sofia University paid a total of $694k to 22 employees working as instructors, which represents 18.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

No academic rank

Most Common Instructor

22 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sofia University was No academic rank with 22 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sofia University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 16 employees, Management with 8 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 3 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female No academic rank
Male No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sofia University was Female No academic rank with 14 employees, and Male No academic rank with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sofia University.