Sonoma State University
tuition & fees
$21,224
graduate tuition & fees
$20,228
acceptance rate
93%
Student Population
5,891
online students
210
Number of Programs
68
Financial Aid Amount
$10,379
Graduation Rate
58%
Sonoma State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Rohnert Park, California. Sonoma State ranked 63rd in California Colleges and 22nd in Federal Region IX.
It has a total enrollment of 5,891 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 17 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Sonoma State's acceptance rate is 93.43% last year (undergraduate school).
Sonoma State University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Sonoma State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609 |
| Phone | 707-664-2880 |
| WEB | https://sonoma.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://admissions.sonoma.edu/ |
| Online Application | https://admissions.sonoma.edu/apply |
| Financial Aid | https://financialaid.sonoma.edu/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://financialaid.sonoma.edu/cost-attendance/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | mavrc.sonoma.edu/admissions-and-advising |
| Athletic | sonomaseawolves.com/sports/2011/2/16/gen_0216111835.aspx |
| Disability Service | https://dss.sonoma.edu/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Sonoma State University is 93.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.31%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93.43 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 8.31 % |
Tuition & Fees
Sonoma State's 2025 tuition & fees is $8,624 for California residents and $21,224 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 5.75% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($20,070).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,148 for California residents and $20,228 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 5.75% compared to the last year's rate.
| California Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $8,624 | $21,224 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,148 | $20,228 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 5,891 students have enrolled at Sonoma State (2024-2025). Among them, 210 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Sonoma State has 5,272 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 619 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 5,891 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 5,272 |
| Graduate Students | 619 |
| Online Enrollment | 210 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Sonoma State offers 68 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 1 out of the 68 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Sonoma State
| Number of programs | 68 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 1 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |