Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA · Suburb · 5,166 students
HSI
4
YearPublic
Suburb
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission
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Location
Rohnert Park, CA, 94928-3609 · Suburb campus
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Nearest airport from college
OAK · Oakland
49 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,648
Out-of-state COA
$37,248
Avg net price
$12,885
Room & board
$16,802
In-state tuition
$8,624
Out-of-state tuition
$21,224
Books & supplies
$856/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,310
$30–48k
$9,795
$48–75k
$10,741
$75–110k
$13,897
$110k+
$21,195
Admissions
Admit rate
93%
Test policy
Not required
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
59%
1st-yr retention
79%
Transfer-out rate
7%
Consumer completion
69%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
61%
Transferred
32%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
7%
Median earnings (6yr)
$52,179
Median earnings (10yr)
$65,986
Median debt
$16,705
Monthly loan payment
$177
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,768–$23,500
Debt (90th percentile)
$29,000
Student Body
Men 40%Women 60%
17
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
■Students ■ Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$40,508
Independent students
21%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
12%
Race & ethnicity
White
40%
Hispanic
42%
Black
3%
Asian
5%
Two or more
6%
Unknown
3%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$52,179
10 years after entry
$65,986
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Institutional
Endowment
$52M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
51%
Avg faculty salary
$12,780/mo
Instructional spend/student
$11,482
Federal loan rate
27%
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