Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, California 94928-3609
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Strong graduate outcomes — known for business
Sonoma State University is a public institution in Rohnert Park with particular strength in business and psychology.
A mid-sized campus of 5.4K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $65,986 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,801.
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History & Fun Facts
- •Sonoma opened for the first time in 1961, with an initial enrollment of 274 students.
- •Classes offered took place in leased buildings in Rohnert Park, where the college offered its first four-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education.
- •The small first graduating class received their degrees in the parking lot of the temporary campus.
- •One of the ponds behind the Commons In 1969, the first master's degrees in biology and psychology were offered.
- •The first facility built under the new plan was the Zinfandel residence area.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
73.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
1.4%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,000
Programs (56)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
75%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
38
Peer Average
37
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from CA state average + suburban adjustment