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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California 94928-3609

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Strong graduate outcomes — known for business

Sonoma State University is a public institution in Rohnert Park with particular strength in business and psychology.

A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,986 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,801.

Established
1960
Motto
Lux Mentis, Lux Orbis
Mascot
Lobo the Seawolf
Type
Public university
Division
Division II

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95%Acceptance
SAT Avg
5,374Students
15:1Student:Faculty
61%Grad Rate
$65,986Earnings 10yr
$13,801Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Sonoma State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate94.7%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

94.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,190
Tuition (out-of-state)$20,070
Room & Board$15,770
Books & Supplies$822
Total Cost of Attendance$24,739
Average Net Price$13,801
Median Debt at Graduation$16,705
Monthly Payment (10yr)$177

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,406
$30–48K$11,158
$48–75K$12,751
$75–110K$16,423
$110K+$22,141

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,801

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

7300.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$13,000

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

38

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (56)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
5,374
Gender Split
61% / 39%
Women / Men
First Generation
41%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 40%
Black 3%
Hispanic 42%
Asian 5%
Two+ 6%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.5%
Freshman Retention75.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$52,179
8 Years$61,137
10 Years$65,986

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$50,500
Men
$58,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#23
Forbes
#168
Wall Street Journal
#29
Washington Monthly
#80

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History & Fun Facts

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Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

146Very High

Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

San Franciscopop. 870K
42 mi(73 min)
Los Angelespop. 3.9M
386 mi(669 min)
Portlandpop. 650K
496 mi(860 min)

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