Cost advantage
Affordable public option
In-state tuition in the lower range for public universities.
This school$8.2k
Public 4-yr avg$11k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,070
Avg On-Campus Living
$15,770
Avg Off-Campus Living
$19,430
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$23,960
Net price (after aid)$13,801
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$9,406
$30k – $48k$11,158
$48k – $75k$12,751
$75k – $110k$16,423
$110k+$22,141
After graduation
Median earnings (10yr)$65,986
Median debt at graduation$16,705
Est. monthly loan payment$177
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Strong · 4.0×Graduates earn about 4.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants36%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans27%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Freshman Retention
75%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Scholarships available
Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
The strongest cost, aid, and value reasons to consider this school.
Lower net price
$13.8k below avg
Strong aid for lower incomes
Reported net price for the $0–30k band runs below average.
Strong post-grad earnings
$66k above avg
Affordability snapshot
In-state tuition
$8.2k
below avg
Out-of-state
$20.1k
below avg
Net price
$13.8k
below avg
Pell
36%
above avg
Median debt
$16.7k
below avg
Earnings (10y)
$66k
above avg
Academics
Program format
On-CampusOnlineHybrid
Areas of study
Natural SciencesSocial SciencesCommunicationsComputer ScienceEducationEngineeringArts & HumanitiesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness
Programs (29)
Natural Sciences
ChemistryEnvironmental ScienceBiologyPhysics
Social Sciences
Political ScienceEconomicsSociology
Communications
JournalismPublic Relations
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceCybersecurityData Science
Admissions
Acceptance rate
95%
SAT range
781 - 1017
ACT range
14 - 21
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- Where is Sonoma State University located?
- Sonoma State University is located in Rohnert Park, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Sonoma State University?
- Sonoma State University is a public university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Sonoma State University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Sonoma State University is approximately 95%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Sonoma State University?
- Sonoma State University's published in-state tuition is approximately $8,190 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Sonoma State University?
- Sonoma State University reports total enrollment of approximately 5,952 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
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