Admissions and Test Scores
Acceptance Rate
94.73%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Sonoma State University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 94.73%. This means approximately 947 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 5,374 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
94.73%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $8,190 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $20,070 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $24,739 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $13,801 | State avg: $19,695. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 36.15% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 27.01% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Sonoma State University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$20,070
Room and board
$15,770
Books and supplies
$822
Other expenses
$2,492
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$24,739
Average net price
$13,801
Average aid coverage
44%
$10,938 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Sonoma State University pays approximately $13,801 per year after grants and aid. This is below the California average of $19,695 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Sonoma State University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to California and national averages.
Sonoma State University net price
$13,801
California average
$19,695
National average
$17,506
Sonoma State University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $20,070 and average net price at $13,801. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$20,070
Current net price
$13,801
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
60.52%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$65,986
Undergraduates
5,374
10-Year Median Earnings - Sonoma State University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Sonoma State University graduates earn about 1.5x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Sonoma State University?
Undergraduates
5,374
Completion rate
60.52%
Above national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
36.15%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
27.01%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 36.15% of Sonoma State University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 27.01% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Sonoma State University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Sonoma State University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Sonoma State University lists Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus and Location
Sonoma State University is listed at 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609. Accreditor: Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Sonoma State University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sonoma State University | 94.73% | $20,070 | $13,801 | $65,986 |
| Samuel Merritt University | Not available | Not available | Not available | $143,238 |
| Harvey Mudd College | 13.06% | $66,255 | $32,492 | $138,687 |
| California Institute of Technology | 3.14% | $63,255 | $18,902 | $128,566 |
| Stanford University | 3.91% | $62,484 | $12,136 | $124,080 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sonoma State University's acceptance rate?
Sonoma State University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 94.73%.
How much is Sonoma State University tuition?
Sonoma State University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $20,070.
What is Sonoma State University's average net price?
Sonoma State University's average net price in the local dataset is $13,801.
What is Sonoma State University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $65,986 for Sonoma State University.
Is Sonoma State University accredited?
Sonoma State University's accreditor in the local dataset is Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission.
How many students attend Sonoma State University?
The local dataset lists 5,374 undergraduate students at Sonoma State University.
What percentage of Sonoma State University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Sonoma State University in the local dataset is 36.15%.
What is the federal loan rate at Sonoma State University?
The federal loan rate for Sonoma State University in the local dataset is 27.01%.
Where should I verify Sonoma State University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Sonoma State University or the latest official federal education data.