University of Sonora: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 2272 of 14,131 | In the World |
| # 136 of 1,757 | In Latin America |
| # 21 of 539 | In Mexico |
| # 775 of 14,131 | For Mining Engineering |
| Top 1-3 | For 7 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
60%
Enrollment
44,503
Languages
Spanish
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
| Acceptance Rate | 60% |
|---|---|
| Admissions Requirements | Bachillerato and admission examination |
| Academic Calendar | January to December (January - June; August-December) |
| Enrollment | 44,503 |
We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Sonora based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.
Tuition
Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at University of Sonora.
| 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.
University of Sonora faculties and divisions
Explore the various academic institutes, schools, and campuses that make up University of Sonora.
Department/Division : Administration and Accountancy
Accountancy
Administration
Business Computing
International Business
Law
Department/Division : Biological and Health Sciences
Agronomy
Biology
Chemistry
Food Science
Medicine
Nursing
Nutrition
Physical Education
Sports
Department/Division : Economics and Administration
Accountancy
Administration
Business Computing
Economics
Finance
International Business
Marketing
Department/Division : Economics and Social Sciences
Accountancy
Administration
Business Computing
Economics
International Business
Law
Marketing
Department/Division : Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Electronic Engineering
Industrial Engineering
Materials Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Metallurgical Engineering
Department/Division : Exact and Natural Sciences
Computer Science
Geology
Mathematics
Physics
Department/Division : Humanities and Fine Arts
Acting
Architecture
Dance
English
Fine Arts
Graphic Design
Linguistics
Literature
Music
Department/Division : Social Sciences
Communication Studies
History
Law
Psychology
Public Administration
Social Work
Sociology
Programs and Degrees
Licenciatura
Accountancy
Administration
Agronomy
Biochemistry
Biology
Computer Science
Economics
Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Engineering
Finance
Foreign Languages Education
Geology
History
Industrial Engineering
Information Technology
Marketing
Maestría
Administration
Arts and Humanities
Biological and Life Sciences
Economics
Engineering
Health Sciences
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Doctorado
Arts and Humanities
Biological and Life Sciences
Engineering
Health Sciences
Natural Sciences
Social Sciences
Research profile
University of Sonora has published 11,683 scientific papers with 133,705 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
5,535
/ 86,144
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
5,474
/ 41,891
|
| Chemistry |
5,472
/ 92,669
|
| Environmental Science |
5,174
/ 75,799
|
| Physics |
5,024
/ 81,533
|
| Engineering |
4,914
/ 80,607
|
| Philosophy |
3,898
/ 18,426
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
3,866
/ 64,452
|
| Organic chemistry |
3,446
/ 62,478
|
| Materials Science |
3,355
/ 59,659
|
| Medicine |
2,795
/ 39,715
|
| Biochemistry |
2,529
/ 46,913
|
| Geology |
2,397
/ 37,535
|
| Geography and Cartography |
2,378
/ 29,330
|
| Ecology |
2,172
/ 39,228
|
| Computer Science |
1,999
/ 29,665
|
| Genetics |
1,859
/ 27,453
|
| Political Science |
1,857
/ 14,474
|
| Optics |
1,841
/ 29,937
|
| Metallurgy |
1,632
/ 29,840
|
| Paleontology |
1,550
/ 25,634
|
| Chemical Engineering |
1,357
/ 27,746
|
| Botany |
1,254
/ 20,276
|
| Nuclear Physics |
1,221
/ 22,650
|
| Pathology |
1,151
/ 17,627
|
| Nanotechnology |
1,126
/ 21,469
|
| Sociology |
1,122
/ 12,260
|
| Mathematics |
1,115
/ 16,138
|
| Nutrition and Food Science |
1,025
/ 21,841
|
| History |
1,021
/ 14,487
|
| Psychology |
1,012
/ 16,328
|
| Archaeology |
947
/ 14,074
|
| Statistics |
902
/ 13,557
|
| Astrophysics and Astronomy |
873
/ 14,847
|
| Electrical Engineering |
854
/ 10,334
|
| Law |
818
/ 12,267
|
| Physical |
793
/ 19,701
|
| Business |
765
/ 8,297
|
| Environmental Chemistry |
737
/ 12,233
|
| Agricultural Science |
648
/ 10,691
|
Annual publication & citation counts
10 Notable alumni
1. Alejandra Valencia
1994-. (aged 32)
archer
Alejandra Valencia Trujillo is a Mexican archer.
2. Jesús Zambrano Grijalva
1953-. (aged 73)
mathematician
politician
Jesús Zambrano Grijalva is a Mexican politician who served as President of the Party of the Democratic Revolution from 2011 to 2014 and from 2020 to 2024, becoming the final holder of the position due the loss of party registration in 2024. He also served as Deputy of the LVI and LXI Legislatures of the Mexican Congress, both times representing...
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3. Damián Zepeda Vidales
1978-. (aged 48)
lawyer
politician
Damián Zepeda Vidales is a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN). In 2012–2015 he served as a federal deputy in the 62nd Congress, representing Sonora's fifth district. In December 2017, he was selected as the new president of the PAN after Ricardo Anaya Cortés resigned to run in the 2018 presidential election; he served as president of...
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4. Juan Manuel Gastélum Buenrostro
1954-2025 (aged 71)
politician
Juan Manuel Gastélum Buenrostro was a Mexican politician affiliated with the National Action Party (PAN).
All 10 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
UNISONUniversidad de Sonora
Founded
1942
Motto
El saber de mis hijos hará mi grandezaThe knowledge of my children will be my greatness
Academic calendar
January to December (January - June; August-December)
Address
Calle Rosales y Blvd. Luis Encinas s/n Col. Centro Edificio Principal, Planta Alta Hermosillo, Sonora, 83000 Mexico
City Population
856,000
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