Sonoma State University School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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$7,880
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$19,760
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Rohnert Park, California. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,887, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 46 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 62%, and a student-faculty ratio of 22:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,880, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $19,760.
$7,880
Avg in-state tuition
$19,760
Avg out-of-state tuition
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This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
Acceptance Rate Insight
91% of students were accepted during the 2019-2020 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2018 and returned in Fall 2019.
Graduation Rate Insight
62% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2013. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Test scores Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Required
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Not required or recommended
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
SAT & ACT
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 970-1170
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 17-23
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
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Number of Students Enrolled
18%
Online Student Enrollment
22:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
44%
Hispanic
34%
Two or more races
6%
Unknown
5%
Asian
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
3%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
63%
Socio-economic diversity
35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
51%
Institution Grant Aid
38%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$41k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
$18k
Average student debt after graduation
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How Does Online College Accreditation Work?Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2019-2020]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.