Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA • 4-year Public • Acceptance Rate 93%
Sonoma State is a public university in Rohnert Park, California. Sonoma State University was founded in 1960 and enrolls 6,695 students.
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| Total Enrollment | 6,695 |
| Campus Setting | suburb |
| Admission rate | 93% |
| Tuition and fees | |
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| In State | $8,190 |
| Out-of-State | $20,070 |
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See The Official 2025-2026 CC Calendar for projected decision dates.
Admissions
For information about applying to Sonoma State University, see the school’s admission page and online application.
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| English Proficiency Test | |
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Tuition & Fees
Visit the financial aid office’s website to learn more about the cost of attending Sonoma State.
| Cost Breakdown | In State | Out-of-State |
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| Tuition | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Fees | $2,448 | $2,448 |
| Room and Board | $15,770 | $15,770 |
| Books | $822 | $822 |
| Total (Before Financial Aid): | $24,782 | $36,662 |
Majors
| Major | Bachelors | Masters | Doctorate |
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| Business Administration and Management, General | 337 | 29 | |
| Psychology, General | 238 | 0 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 105 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General | 97 | 0 | |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 62 | 32 | |
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 86 | 7 | |
| Education, Other | 82 | ||
| Sociology, General | 72 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 61 | 8 | |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 68 | ||
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 64 | ||
| Computer Science | 48 | ||
| History, General | 37 | 3 | |
| Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | 29 | ||
| Geography | 28 | ||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 26 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 | ||
| Music, General | 22 | ||
| Education, General | 22 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 18 | 3 | |
| Environmental Science | 21 | ||
| Women’s Studies | 20 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 19 | ||
| Art/Art Studies, General | 19 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 19 | ||
| Philosophy | 19 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 17 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 15 | ||
| Biochemistry | 12 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | 11 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 11 | ||
| Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies | 10 | ||
| Agricultural Business and Management, Other | 9 | ||
| Public Administration | 9 | ||
| Geology/Earth Science, General | 8 | ||
| Physics, General | 7 | ||
| Statistics, General | 7 | ||
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 6 | ||
| Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis | 5 | ||
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other | 4 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | ||
| French Language and Literature | 4 | ||
| Dance, General | 4 | ||
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 3 | 0 | |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 2 | ||
| International/Globalization Studies | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 |
Data source: IPEDS as of the January 6, 2026 release