Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California
Public·Four or more years·Master's degree·GPA 3.40
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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.
- Rankings
#84 (Washington Monthly)▼
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 ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$8,190▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $27,274
Room & Board: $15,770
Books & Supplies: $822
Receive Aid: 86%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,546
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$20,070▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $39,154
Room & Board: $15,770
Books & Supplies: $822
Receive Aid: 86%
Avg Grant Aid: $8,546
Pell Grant Recipients: 39%
- Gas
- ⛽ $6.09 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 95%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.40
- Total Enrollment
- 5,990
- Undergrad
- 5,412
- Graduate
- 578
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 15:1
- Retention Rate
- 75%
- Graduation Rate
- 61%
- Official Portal
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1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California, 94928-3609
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