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Sonoma State University Teaching Programs

Sonoma State University is a public institution located in Rohnert Park, CA. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Sonoma State University Rankings

Sonoma State University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#26 of 469	State — California
Overall Quality	#31 of 667	Region — Far Western

Where Is Sonoma State University?

Contact details for Sonoma State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
Phone:	7076642880
Website:	sonoma.edu/
Admissions:	admissions.sonoma.edu/
Financial Aid:	financialaid.sonoma.edu/

How Do I Get Into Sonoma State University?

You can apply to Sonoma State University online at: https://admissions.sonoma.edu/how-apply

Sonoma State University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Sonoma State University

These are the things Sonoma State University requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University has an acceptance rate of 93%, which makes it highly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 8% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Sonoma State University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	4,389	4,082	93%
Women	6,857	6,425	94%

Can I Afford Sonoma State University?

The average net price after aid at Sonoma State University is $13,801. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$6,084
In-State Fees	$2,540
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,684
Out-of-State Fees	$2,540
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$8,624
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$21,224

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 17% of students at Sonoma State University receive some form of financial aid (899 students).

About 67% of students at Sonoma State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $10,379 per student.

36% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,340.

Student Loan Debt

27% of Sonoma State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,309 per year.

Sonoma State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 841 students enrolled at Sonoma State University. Sonoma State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 5,374 undergraduate students at Sonoma State University, approximately 40% are male and 60% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Sonoma State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	247
Black or African American	155
Hispanic	2,273
White	2,144
American Indian/Alaska Native	21
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	16
Two or More Races	338
Non-Resident	26

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Sonoma State University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
California	852
Washington	5
Oregon	3
Colorado	2
Hawaii	2

Additionally, approximately 0.5% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Sonoma State University Graduate Student Diversity

578 of Sonoma State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Sonoma State University, approximately 29% are male and 71% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Sonoma State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	30
Black or African American	8
Hispanic	151
White	308
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	30
Non-Resident	6

Online Learning at Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,427 undergraduate students at Sonoma State University took at least one online class — of those, 187 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 290 students took at least one online class and 23 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Sonoma State University

These teaching majors are available at Sonoma State University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Education, Other	82	—	—	82
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	29	—	29
Education, General	—	22	—	22
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	4	—	4

Academic Programs at Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University offers 26 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Sonoma State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.