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Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University is a medium, public institution located in Rohnert Park, ca. Founded in 1960, Sonoma State University offers undergraduate degrees in 56 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 5,892 undergraduates
cost $8,060 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions Academics Annual tuition & cost Ways to pay Students Campus life FAQs

Admissions

Will I get into Sonoma State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.0%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee $55
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Key deadlines

June
30
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Sonoma State University is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 18:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
18 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Law and Legal Studies

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Psychology, General
Sociology
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Education, Other
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Biology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,060
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,926
Books & supplies $1,044
Other expenses $3,322
Cost of attendance* $27,352
Average financial aid package $10,450
Estimated cost $16,902 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $19,940
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,926
Books & supplies $1,044
Other expenses $3,322
Cost of attendance* $39,232
Average financial aid package $10,450
Estimated cost $28,782 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Sonoma State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,892, with gender binary students split 38% male and 62% female.

Total enrollment

5,934

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
36%
African American %
3%
Hispanic American %
36%
Asian %
4%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
5%
Unknown %
16%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Sonoma State University, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports.

Campus info

map 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
phone 707-664-2880
address https://sonoma.edu/
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Sonoma State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University is located in Rohnert Park, ca.

What is the acceptance rate at Sonoma State University? 

The acceptance rate for Sonoma State University is 94%.

What’s the average GPA for Sonoma State University?

The average high school GPA for Sonoma State University students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Sonoma State University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Sonoma State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $109,408.

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