Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University at a Glance
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About Sonoma State University
According to Wikipedia, Sonoma State University is a public university in Rohnert Park in Sonoma County, California. It is one of the smallest members of the California State University system. Sonoma State offers 92 bachelor's degree programs, 19 master's degree programs, and 11 teaching credentials. The university is a Hispanic-serving institution.
Sonoma State University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information
| Annual Applications | Acceptance | Retention Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,529 | 93% | 79% | 55% |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); acceptance rate for fall 2024; test scores for fall 2024; applications and enrollment for fall 2023; retention for students who started in fall 2023; graduation rate within six years for students who started in 2019.
How Much Does Sonoma State University Cost To Attend?
| Tuition and fees (in-state) |
|---|
| $9,062 |
| Income | Average Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0 - 30K | $6,973 |
| 30K - 48K | $7,100 |
| 48K - 75K | $8,725 |
| 75K - 110K | $12,224 |
| 110K+ | $20,777 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education (College Scorecard and NCES); tuition and fees for 2025–26; net price for 2024–25, for first-time, full-time students receiving financial aid.
How Much Do Sonoma State University Graduates Make?
Ten years after starting college, former Sonoma State University students who received federal financial aid earn a median of $71,264 a year, and 93% of those not still in school are working.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard; students who started college in 2011–12 or 2012–13, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars.
Sonoma State University's Demographics
Students enrolled at any time during the 2023–24 school year, including part-time and online students.
| Student Body | Under-Grads | Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| 6,695 | 6,040 | 655 |
Source: National Center for Education Statistics; 12-month enrollment for 2023–24.
Where is Sonoma State University?
Sonoma State University is located at 1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609.
How Safe is Sonoma State University?
Relative to its enrollment, Sonoma State University has a violent crime rate of 0.03% and a property crime rate of 0.10%. Rohnert Park has a violent crime rate of 0.26% and a property crime rate of 1.29%. Sources: campus: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety and Security data, on-campus offenses in 2024 (violent: murder, rape, robbery and aggravated assault; property: burglary, motor vehicle theft and arson, which excludes ordinary theft); city: FBI Crime Data Explorer, offenses reported to the city police in 2024.
What Is Sonoma State University Known For?
Sonoma State University is known for its academic work in the following disciplines:
- Physics
- Biology
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Literature
- Business
- Political Science
- Computer Science
- Anthropology
- Philosophy
- Mathematics
- History
- Education
- Nursing
- Chemistry
- Economics
- Medical
- Communications
- Earth Sciences
- Engineering
- Criminal Justice
Sonoma State University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered
Each rank compares how much Sonoma State University's faculty and alumni have shaped a field with other schools, using Wikipedia, Wikidata and scholarly citation databases such as Crossref and Semantic Scholar. World and U.S. ranks reflect modern influence; the historical rank counts influence across all time. How we rank influence
Sonoma State University ranks #169 in the U.S. and #708 worldwide for influence in Physics.
physics DegreesSonoma State University ranks #335 in the U.S. and #1372 worldwide for influence in Biology.
biology DegreesSonoma State University ranks #348 in the U.S. and #880 worldwide for influence in Psychology.
psychology DegreesSonoma State University ranks #355 in the U.S. and #1253 worldwide for influence in Sociology.
sociology DegreesSonoma State University ranks #370 in the U.S. and #1112 worldwide for influence in Literature.
literature DegreesSonoma State University ranks #377 in the U.S. and #1335 worldwide for influence in Business.
business DegreesSonoma State University ranks #424 in the U.S. and #1713 worldwide for influence in Political Science.
political-science DegreesSonoma State University ranks #441 in the U.S. and #2065 worldwide for influence in Computer Science.
computer-science DegreesSonoma State University ranks #455 in the U.S. and #1386 worldwide for influence in Anthropology.
anthropology DegreesSonoma State University ranks #482 in the U.S. and #1584 worldwide for influence in Philosophy.
philosophy DegreesSonoma State University ranks #512 in the U.S. and #2088 worldwide for influence in Mathematics.
math DegreesSonoma State University ranks #562 in the U.S. and #1647 worldwide for influence in History.
history DegreesSonoma State University ranks #602 in the U.S. and #2622 worldwide for influence in Education.
education DegreesSonoma State University ranks #610 in the U.S. and #1595 worldwide for influence in Nursing.
nursing DegreesSonoma State University ranks #635 in the U.S. and #3023 worldwide for influence in Chemistry.
chemistry DegreesSonoma State University ranks #652 in the U.S. and #3835 worldwide for influence in Economics.
economics DegreesSonoma State University ranks #677 in the U.S. and #2450 worldwide for influence in Medical.
medicine DegreesSonoma State University ranks #794 in the U.S. and #2976 worldwide for influence in Communications.
communications DegreesSonoma State University ranks #871 in the U.S. and #3287 worldwide for influence in Earth Sciences.
earth-science DegreesSonoma State University ranks #878 in the U.S. and #4795 worldwide for influence in Engineering.
engineering DegreesSonoma State University ranks #1117 in the U.S. and #2147 worldwide for influence in Criminal Justice.
criminal-justice DegreesWho Are Sonoma State University's Most Influential Alumni?
Sonoma State University's most influential alumni include professors and professionals in the fields of Physics, Psychology, and Literature. Here are some of Sonoma State University's most famous alumni:
- Michael Fellows
- An American computer scientist.
- David Fox
- An American multimedia producer.
- Steven Zaillian
- An American film director.
- D. A. Powell
- A Poet.
- Lane Ryo Hirabayashi
- An American anthropologist .
- Matthew Sigman
- An American chemist.
- Len A. Pennacchio
- An American biologist.
- James R Welch
- A Researcher.
- Birgitte I McDonald
- A Researcher ORCID ID = 0000-0001-5028-066X.
