Sonoma State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Sonoma State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

How hard is Sonoma State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Sonoma State University (Sonoma State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Sonoma State's acceptance rate is 93.43% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 11,246 students applied and 10,507 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Sonoma State.

To apply to Sonoma State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Sonoma State's acceptance rate places 63rd out of 118 California colleges with competitive admission.
Sonoma State's yield rate is 8.31%, which is significantly lower by 21.12 percentage points (approximately 71.8% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 90% and 100% (average yield: 29.43%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Sonoma State at California colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%. This comparison helps contextualize Sonoma State's yield rate within its selectivity range.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Sonoma State's acceptance rate is 93.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 8.31%. 4,389 men and 6,857 women applied to Sonoma State and 4,082 men and 6,425 women students were accepted.

Among them, 303 men and 570 women were enrolled in Sonoma State. You can explore the Sonoma State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Sonoma State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	11,246	4,389	6,857	0	0
Admitted	10,507	4,082	6,425	0	0
Enrolled	873	303	570	0	0
Acceptance Rate	93.43%	93.01%	93.70%	-	-
Yield	8.31%	7.42%	8.87%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Sonoma State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 873 first-year students enrolled in Sonoma State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.05% and part-time students is 1.95%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 34.71% and women students is 65.29%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Sonoma State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Sonoma State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	873	303	570
Full-time	856	296	560
Part-time	17	7	10

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Sonoma State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Sonoma State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Sonoma State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Considered, if submitted
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Sonoma State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://admissions.sonoma.edu/
Online Application: https://admissions.sonoma.edu/apply
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Bachelor, Master, Post-Master Certificate

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What is the acceptance rate at the Sonoma State?

Sonoma State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 93.43%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Sonoma State?

Sonoma State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Sonoma State require essays or personal statements?

Sonoma State does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Sonoma State admission?

Sonoma State does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Sonoma State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Sonoma State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Sonoma State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Sonoma State?

The institutional SAT code for Sonoma State is 4723 and 4-digit ACT code is 0431.