Sonoma State University: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 1528 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 416 of 2,597 | In North America |
| # 372 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| # 39 of 249 | In California |
| # 1 of 2 | In Rohnert Park |
| # 350 of 1,007 | For Sexology |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
93%
Enrollment
22,563
Average SAT
1,450
Average ACT
33
Aid receiving
87%
Undergraduates
5,272
Graduates
619
Male:Female Ratio
39:61
Type
Public
not-for-profit
not-for-profit
Highest Degree
Post-master's certificate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Sonoma State University has an acceptance rate of 93% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 93% | 93% | 93% |
| Applicants | 11,246 | 4,389 | 6,857 |
| Admissions | 10,507 | 4,082 | 6,425 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 856 | 296 | 560 |
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| â– White | 41% |
|---|---|
| â– Asian | 5% |
| â– Hispanic | 41% |
| â– Black or African American | 3% |
| â– Two or more races | 6% |
| â– Unknown | 3% |
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at Sonoma State University.
| Degree Level | Cost Per Credit |
|---|---|
| Associate Degree | 1,749 CR |
| Bachelor Program | 1,950 CR |
| Master Program | 2,149 CR |
| Ph.D. / Doctoral | 2,850 CR |
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.
Sonoma State University majors
Sonoma State University has granted 1,683 bachelor's degrees across 42 programs, and 171 master's across 13 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Sonoma State University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 336 | 29 |
| Psychology, General | 229 | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 102 | - |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 95 | - |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 62 | 32 |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 85 | 7 |
| Education, Other | 80 | - |
| Sociology, General | 70 | - |
| English Language and Literature, General | 60 | 8 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 67 | - |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 64 | - |
| Computer Science | 48 | - |
| History, General | 37 | 3 |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | - | 29 |
| Geography | 27 | - |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 23 | - |
| Political Science and Government, General | 23 | - |
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 22 | - |
| Education, General | - | 22 |
| Music, General | 22 | - |
| Environmental Science | 21 | - |
| Art & Art Studies, General | 19 | - |
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 19 | - |
| Philosophy | 18 | - |
| Anthropology, General | 16 | - |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 13 | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 15 | - |
| Mathematics, General | 15 | - |
| Women's Studies | 15 | - |
| Biochemistry | 11 | - |
| Computer Engineering, General | - | 11 |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | - |
| 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 |
| Dance, General | 4 | - |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | - | 4 |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies, Other | 3 | - |
| French Language and Literature | 3 | - |
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 3 | - |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | - |
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | - |
| Mathematics, Other | 2 | - |
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | - |
| Grand Total | 1,683 | 171 |
Publications & Citations
Sonoma State University has published 3,963 scientific papers with 202,906 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Engineering, Physics, Political Science, Sociology, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
2,328
/ 77,126
|
|---|---|
| Biology |
1,801
/ 72,832
|
| Environmental Science |
1,697
/ 60,194
|
| Computer Science |
1,553
/ 125,474
|
| Engineering |
1,523
/ 135,811
|
| Physics |
1,496
/ 133,046
|
| Political Science |
1,325
/ 37,387
|
| Sociology |
1,310
/ 52,869
|
| Law |
1,231
/ 36,631
|
| Chemistry |
1,200
/ 42,150
|
| Medicine |
1,188
/ 47,729
|
| Psychology |
1,092
/ 47,881
|
| Philosophy |
1,088
/ 40,281
|
| Geography and Cartography |
1,052
/ 38,202
|
| Geology |
931
/ 36,922
|
| History |
922
/ 24,631
|
| Ecology |
890
/ 32,979
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
846
/ 110,082
|
| Mathematics |
722
/ 25,239
|
| Business |
683
/ 23,413
|
| Archaeology |
674
/ 23,430
|
| Biochemistry |
658
/ 22,180
|
| Art & Design |
642
/ 17,369
|
| Paleontology |
620
/ 25,499
|
| Genetics |
611
/ 21,081
|
| Economics |
578
/ 21,313
|
| Optics |
528
/ 80,991
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
480
/ 99,295
|
| Organic chemistry |
479
/ 19,548
|
| Social Psychology |
477
/ 25,925
|
| Statistics |
434
/ 18,109
|
| Materials Science |
413
/ 18,840
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
407
/ 17,267
|
| Linguistics |
402
/ 11,880
|
| Botany |
349
/ 12,243
|
| Pathology |
326
/ 12,345
|
| Telecommunications |
324
/ 56,642
|
| Anthropology |
320
/ 21,269
|
| Electrical Engineering |
316
/ 55,496
|
| Neuroscience |
310
/ 11,572
|
Annual publication & citation counts
9 Notable alumni
1. David V. Brewer
1951-. (aged 75)
lawyer
judge
David V. Brewer is an American lawyer and judge, who served as a justice of the Oregon Supreme Court from 2013 to 2017. He retired on June 30, 2017, and was succeeded by Rebecca Duncan.
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2. William McNamara
horticulturist
William A. McNamara is an American horticulturist and expert in the field of plant conservation and the flora of Asia. Now retired, he was the President and Executive Director of Quarryhill Botanical Garden, a 25-acre wild woodland garden in Northern California's Sonoma Valley featuring wild-sourced plants from temperate East Asia. In 2017, he and Quarryhill Botanical Garden celebrated their 30th...
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3. Fehlandt Lentini
1977-. (aged 49)
baseball player
Fehlandt A. Lentini is a former American professional baseball player who last played as an outfielder with the Long Island Ducks. Lentini, an outfielder, has played with many different minor and independent league teams over his career, which began in 2001 with the Martinsville Astros of the rookie-level Appalachian League. He attended Sonoma State University and from there, was signed...
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4. Mitchell Waite
1946-. (aged 80)
computer scientist
programmer
Mitchell Waite is an American computer programmer, author and publisher of a number of bestselling programming books along with mobile apps. He was one of the first people to write popular books about electronics and micro-processor-based systems, with his books encouraging the "rapid development of the Mac platform in the 1980s."
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All 9 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
SSU
Founded
1960
Motto
Lux Mentis, Lux OrbisLight of the Mind, Light of the World
Colors
navy blue, columbia blue
Academic calendar
August to May. Also Summer Session (June - August)
Total staff
914
Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Address
1801 E Cotati Ave Rohnert Park, California, 94928-3609 United States
City Population
44,000
Phone
7076642880
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