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About Sonoma State University

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Sonoma State University is a public university in Rohnert Park, CA, known for its public masters university, highly accessible admissions, and business and social sciences. With an acceptance rate of 94%, Sonoma State is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 967 students each year. Sonoma State is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Sonoma State offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $9,338 per year; the sticker price of $38,578 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Sonoma State University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Sonoma State University

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Application Strategy
Sonoma State admits the vast majority of applicants, so a solid GPA and completed A-G coursework are your real ticket in. Make sure your transcript shows you challenged yourself with available honors or AP courses, even if you did not ace every one.
Application Strategy
If you have any interest in wine business, enology, or sustainable agriculture, mention that connection in your application because Sonoma State sits in the heart of Sonoma County wine country and those programs are a genuine draw that admissions takes notice of.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Sonoma State University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$39k/yr$8.3k
30k-48k~$39k/yr$9.8k
48k-75k~$39k/yr$10.7k
75k-110k~$39k/yr$13.9k
110k+~$39k/yr$21.2k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

61%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$52k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
6,355
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

42%Hispanic
40%White
6%Two or More Races
5%Asian
3%Black / African American
3%Unknown / Unreported
0%International
0%American Indian / AK Native
0%Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
Gender40% Men · 60% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 0% International