Rohnert Park, California · ★ — / 5 Overall
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Public · 4-year · Master's
Sonoma State University is a public university in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, and a member of the California State University system. It offers bachelor's and master's degree programs, teaching credentials, and instruction through three academic colleges, and is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and federally designated as a Hispanic-serving institution.
Master's Universities
Ranked #84 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
National rank
Ranked #221 in Forbes Top Colleges (2026). Source: Forbes ↗
Value rank
Ranked #335 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
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1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California, 94928-3609
Visit University SiteTotal: 5,990
Undergrad: 5,412
Undergrad full-time: 4,716
Graduate: 578
Part-time: 966
In-state
Tuition: $8,190
Total cost on campus: $27,274
Out-of-state
Tuition: $20,070
Total cost on campus: $39,154
Room & board: $15,770
Books & supplies: $822
Receive aid: 86%
Avg grant aid: $8,546
Pell grant recipients: 39%
Rent: $1,268 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $6.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $6.37 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $10.17
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.