Sofia University: Review & Facts
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Sofia University is a very small four-year, private for-profit school with 950 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1975 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Palo Alto, California.Academic Offerings
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at Sofia University.Sofia University follows a quarter-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 4 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Psychology, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.
Student to faculty ratio at Sofia University is good, 11:1. Read more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Average tuition prices are fairly high - $18,000 per academic year. The additional fees at Sofia University beyond tuition are approximately $600; which makes it a total of $18,600 annually.Read the details about Sofia University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Dual Credits
Accepted
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No
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Sofia University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (650) 493-4430 or check Sofia University Website.
Opportunities and Services
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Sofia University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.At the present moment, there is no on-campus housing at Sofia University.
Based on the college crime numbers, Sofia University seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Sofia University Location and Address
Postal Address:Sofia University
1069 East Meadow Cr
Palo Alto, California
94303, USA
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