Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Sonoma State University is $8,190 for California residents and $20,070 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 1.61% for California residents and increased by 0.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is a little bit lower than the average amount ($9,606) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $19,209.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Sonoma State is $8,322 for California residents and $20,201 for out-of-state students which is a 0.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
It has been risen by 1.61% for California residents and increased by 0.65% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $18,262 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 0.08% compared to the previous year.The off-campus living costs increased by 15.00% compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
Sonoma State Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$8,060 $19,940$18,248
2023-2024$8,190$20,070$18,262
Change % 2023-20241.61%0.65%0.08%
2024-2025$8,322$20,201$18,276
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Sonoma State University - COA
Sonoma State University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Sonoma State University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,624 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $19,128 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,220) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is a little bit higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,479.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Sonoma State is $9,756 for California residents and $19,259 for out-of-state students which is a 0.7% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Sonoma State Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,494 $18,998$18,248
2023-2024$9,624$19,128$18,262
Change % 2023-20241.37%0.68%0.08%
2024-2025$9,756$19,259$18,276
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Sonoma State University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Sonoma State. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for California residents and $399 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $0 for California residents and $399 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$0$396
2023-2024$0$399
2024-2025-$402
Graduate2022-2023-$396
2023-2024-$399
2024-2025-$402
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Sonoma State University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Sonoma State University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Sonoma State University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Sonoma State University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Sonoma State University$8,190$20,070
University of California-Los Angeles$13,747$44,524
University of California-Berkeley$14,850$45,627
University of California-San Diego$15,265$46,042
California State University-Fullerton$7,073$18,953
University of California-Davis$15,247$46,024

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Sonoma State?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Sonoma State is $33,359 for California residents and $80,877 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Sonoma State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$8,250$8,309$8,370$8,431$33,359
Out-of-State$20,130$20,189$20,249$20,309$80,877
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$8,309$8,370$8,431$8,492$33,602
Out-of-State$20,189$20,249$20,309$20,369$81,117
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$8,370$8,431$8,492$8,554$33,846
Out-of-State$20,249$20,309$20,369$20,430$81,357
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$8,431$8,492$8,554$8,616$34,092
Out-of-State$20,309$20,369$20,430$20,490$81,598
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$8,492$8,554$8,616$8,678$34,339
Out-of-State$20,369$20,430$20,490$20,551$81,840

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $110,503 for California residents and $158,020 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Sonoma State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Sonoma State University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$27,412$27,552$27,733$27,915$110,503
Out-of-State$39,292$39,432$39,575$39,722$158,020
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$27,552$27,696$27,878$28,062$111,085
Out-of-State$39,432$39,575$39,722$39,871$158,600
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$27,696$27,843$28,027$28,211$111,678
Out-of-State$39,575$39,722$39,871$40,022$159,190
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$27,843$27,993$28,178$28,364$112,284
Out-of-State$39,722$39,871$40,022$40,176$159,790
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$27,993$28,146$28,332$28,519$112,901
Out-of-State$39,871$40,022$40,176$40,333$160,402

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 63% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $79,139 for California residents and $126,656 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Sonoma State University have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Sonoma State University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$19,571$19,711$19,892$20,074$79,139
Out-of-State$31,451$31,591$31,734$31,881$126,656
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$19,711$19,855$20,037$20,221$79,721
Out-of-State$31,591$31,734$31,881$32,030$127,236
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$19,855$20,002$20,186$20,370$80,314
Out-of-State$31,734$31,881$32,030$32,181$127,826
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$20,002$20,152$20,337$20,523$80,920
Out-of-State$31,881$32,030$32,181$32,335$128,426
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$20,152$20,305$20,491$20,678$81,537
Out-of-State$32,030$32,181$32,335$32,492$129,038

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Sonoma State University.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
Sonoma State University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$8,190$822$18,262$20,070$822 $18,262
Graduate$9,624 $822$18,262$19,128 $822$18,262

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