Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, California

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1960Large suburbSEVP certified

About

Sonoma State University (SSU, Sonoma State, or Sonoma) is a public university in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system and has three academic colleges: the College of Education, Counseling and Ethnic Studies; the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts; and the College of Science, Technology and Business. The school offers 62 bachelor's degree programs, 13 master's degree programs, and 24 teaching credentials. Sonoma State's enrollment in fall 2025 was 5,000, including 4,392 undergraduate students and 608 post baccalaureate/graduate students. The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$22,382
Estimated total for international students: US$38,251
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$9,062
Total cost for in-state students: US$24,931

Net price calculatorfinancialaid.sonoma.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 5,166
Graduate students: 619
International undergraduates: 0%
Students per teacher: 17 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 93%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 55%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$71,264

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (61)

Bachelor's degrees40 subjects

AnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceCriminal Justice and CorrectionsDanceDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, OtherElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHealth/Medical Preparatory ProgramsHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMathematicsMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPhysical Sciences, GeneralPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatistics

Master's degrees20 subjects

Agricultural Business and ManagementBiology, GeneralBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsComputer EngineeringEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionEngineering ScienceEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsHistoric Preservation and ConservationHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherPsychology, GeneralPublic AdministrationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduate certificates1 subject

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.