Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA · Public · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

Federal sources: NCES IPEDS and College Scorecard. Covered cohorts differ; a net-price average is not an individual aid offer. Definitions, coverage and limitations.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Sonoma State University reported a 94.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Sonoma State University is a public 4-year institution in Rohnert Park, CA. The historical average net price is $12,885 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

94.7%

10,529 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$12,885

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

59.1%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

79.2%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

5,166

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Sonoma State University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$8,310
$30,001 – $48,000$9,795
$48,001 – $75,000$10,741
$75,001 – $110,000$13,897
$110,000+$21,195

Top Majors at Sonoma State University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Business, Management & Marketing336
Psychology229
Social Sciences158
Liberal Arts & General Studies102
Biological & Biomedical Sciences96
Parks, Recreation & Fitness95
Education80
Communication & Journalism67
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice64
Visual & Performing Arts63

Financial Aid at Sonoma State University

About Sonoma State University

Official website: https://sonoma.edu/

Admissions: https://admissions.sonoma.edu/

Frequently Asked Questions About Sonoma State University

What is the acceptance rate at Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University reported a 95% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 10,529. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Sonoma State University?

The historical 95% acceptance rate suggests Sonoma State University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Sonoma State University?

The stored historical average net price at Sonoma State University is $12,885 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 86%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $8,546 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Sonoma State University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Sonoma State University is 59%. its stored first-year retention rate is 79%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Sonoma State University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Regular Decision on October 8, 2026. Aid deadlines: Financial aid March 2, FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Sonoma State University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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