Sonoma State Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 93.43%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,624
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,224
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Sonoma State:
- Total Enrollment: 5,891, including 210 online students
- 5,272 Undergraduate, 619 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 39.2% men, 60.8% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 58%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 7%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 79%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 68 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 1 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 20 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
Sonoma State Overview
Sonoma State University (Sonoma State) is a four-year, public school located in Rohnert Park, CA. Sonoma State University was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Sonoma State's tuition & fees is $8,624 for California residents and $21,224 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 67% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $10,379.
The school has a total enrollment of 5,891 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1 (5.88%).
Sonoma State's acceptance rate is 93.43% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 8.31%.
Sonoma State ranked 63rd in California Colleges rankings. Sonoma State University is accredited by WASC Senior College and University Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Sonoma State University is $8,624 for in-state students and $21,224 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,148 for in-state students and $20,228 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,081 for California residents and $22,444 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,701 for California residents and $21,391 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,624 | $21,224 |
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| Graduate | $10,148 | $20,228 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,081 | $22,444 |
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| Graduate | $10,701 | $21,391 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Sonoma State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Sonoma State
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | Yes |
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