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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA

Sonoma State, founded in 1960, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 269-acre campus is located in Rohnert Park, 45 miles north of San Francisco.

Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA

Tuition & Fees

$7,798

$19,678

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
22%
500-599
49%
400-499
26%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
15%
500-599
55%
400-499
25%
300-399
4%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
23%
18-23
47%
12-17
25%
30-36
2%
24-29
21%
18-23
44%
12-17
33%
30-36
1%
24-29
22%
18-23
56%
12-17
21%
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undergraduateRatios

39%

male

61%

female

1

teacher

23

students

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Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,036
Declined + 1,093
Total Received 14,129
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Public

8,565

undergraduate students

636

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

College Members of the National Student Exchange
College Members of the National Student Exchange
The Experts' Choice: Colleges Particularly Strong in Psychology
The Experts' Choice: Colleges Particularly Strong in Psychology
Great Small/Medium-Size Public Colleges
Great Small/Medium-Size Public Colleges
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Early Childhood Education
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Codes

SAT 4723
ACT 0431

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School Facts

Sonoma State, founded in 1960, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 269-acre campus is located in Rohnert Park, 45 miles north of San Francisco.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 9,201
Established in 1960
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
•  NLN (National League for Nursing)
•  WASC (Western Assn. of Schools and Colleges)

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Rohnert Park, CA

269-acre, suburban campus in Rohnert Park (population: 42,838), 45 miles from San Francisco; branch campus in Ukiah. Major airport serves San Francisco (70 miles); smaller airport and train serve Oakland (60 miles); bus serves Santa Rosa (10 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
22%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
88%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
2%
600-699
22%
500-599
49%
400-499
26%
300-399
1%
700-800
1%
600-699
15%
500-599
55%
400-499
25%
300-399
4%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
23%
18-23
47%
12-17
25%
30-36
2%
24-29
21%
18-23
44%
12-17
33%
30-36
1%
24-29
22%
18-23
56%
12-17
21%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $55
Common application accepted no
Application deadline March 1 (priority deadline)
November 30
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Neither
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required
SAT Subject Tests Not used

Not Selective

92%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,036
Declined + 1,093
Total Received 14,129

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Considered

Geographical residence
Minority affiliation

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Interview
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
Secondary school record
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Natalie Kalogiannis
Director of Admissions
P: 707 664-2778
F: 707 664-2060
student.outreach@sonoma.edu

Financial Aid

55%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$10,713.00

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $5,742
Room & board $13,960
Additional fees $2,056
Books & supplies $1,916
Total $23,674
Average Financial Aid - $10,713
Total with Avg. Aid $12,961

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $14,187,012
State $10,421,345
Institutional $8,586,835
Other external
Total $33,195,192

Non-need-based

Federal
State $1,939,601
Institutional $519,907
Other external $1,220,758
Total $3,680,266

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Financial Aid Deadline

FAFSA
March 2

State aid form
March 2

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

State aid form

Financial Aid Office

P: 707 664-2389
F: 707 664-4242
finaid@sonoma.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Susan Gutierrez
Director of Financial Aid
susan.gutierrez@sonoma.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
golf
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball
water polo

Club Sports - Men's

bowling, cheerleading, fencing, golf, in-line hockey, lacrosse, soccer, volleyball

Club Sports - Women's

cheerleading, dance, fencing, golf, lacrosse, rowing, ultimate Frisbee, water polo

Intramural/Recreational Sports

archery, baseball, Brazilian jiujitsu, cheerleading, dance, equestrian sports, fishing, hockey, lacrosse, rowing, rugby, skiing, snowboarding, soccer, spikeball, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

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Athletic Directors

Gail Barksdale (men's)
Senior Director Of Intercollegiate Athletics
email

Shannon Percell (women's)
Associate Athletics Director/swa
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NCAA
Mascot
Seawolves
School colors
navy Columbia and white

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
American Multicultural Studies
Anthropology
Applied Statistics
Art
Art History
Art Studio
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Chicano/Latino Studies
Communication Studies
Computer Science
Computer/Engineering Science
Counseling
Criminology/Criminal Justice
Cultural Resources Management
Early Childhood Education
Economics
Education
Electrical Engineering
English
Environmental Studies
Film Studies
French
Geography
Geology
Global Studies
History
Human Development
Kinesiology
Liberal Studies
Mathematics
Music
Nursing
Organizational Development
Philosophy
Physics
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Sociology
Spanish
Special Major
Statistics
Theatre Arts
Women's/Gender Studies
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Psychology
  3. Early Childhood Education

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • External degree program
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

9,201

total students

99%

in-state

1%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

93%

8,565
students

Female
61%
5,215

Male
39%
3,350

7%

636
students

Female
75%
478

Male
25%
158

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

91%

7,855
students

Female
62%
4,838

Male
38%
3,017

9%

710
students

Female
54%
377

Male
46%
333

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Student Break-down

3%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
33%
Hispanic/Latino
43%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
6%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
6%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

59%

Transfer applicants accepted

33%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements High School GPA: 2.00
College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Recommended of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Recommended of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: January 31

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

120

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Other
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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