Acceptance Rate
95%
Enrollment
5,374
Graduation Rate
61%
Student-Faculty Ratio
21:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$65,986
Retention Rate
75%
Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$8,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,070
Avg Net Price
$13,801
Room & Board
$15,770
Total COA
$24,739
Median Debt
$16,705
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$9,406
$30,001–48,000
$11,158
$48,001–75,000
$12,751
$75,001–110,000
$16,423
$110,001+
$22,141
Pell Grant Rate: 36%
Federal Loan Rate: 27%
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Sticker Price$35,840
Estimated Net Price$13,801 (avg)
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Sonoma State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
61%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$65,986
Retention Rate
75%
Median Debt
$16,705
Top Programs
Business & Marketing
17.3%
Psychology
15.1%
Social Sciences
12.8%
Biology
6.0%
Communication
4.8%
Education
4.7%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
4.3%
English
4.0%
Visual & Performing Arts
3.5%
Criminal Justice
3.0%
Demographics
Men 39%Women 61%
White
40.4%
Black
2.7%
Hispanic
41.7%
Asian
4.9%
Two or More
5.7%
International
0.5%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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