School Overview

The school's main campus is located at the edge of a large city (in Rohnert Park, CA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

1801 E Cotati Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
Main Phone: (707) 664-2880
Web Site: www.sonoma.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,160 (full-time equivalent) students. 98% of students attend full-time, while 2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 354 male students and 685 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 34.1% of the student body, while females made up 65.9%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (2)%, Hispanic (10)%, Asian (5)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 460. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 470 or higher. One fourth of students scored 570 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Business Administration

• General Communications

• Computer And Information Sciences

• General Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Vocational Teaching

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Nursing

• Anthropology
• Economics
• Geography
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Liberal Arts

• Other Interdisciplinary Studies

• Biology

• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• General Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• Geology
• Physics

• Criminal Justice

• Child Psychology
• General Psychology

• Public Administration

School Accreditation

Sonoma State University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Sonoma State University is accredited regionally by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities (WASCSR). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Sonoma State University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• California Collegiate Athletic Association (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• AP credits
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• High-school GPA is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended.
• Secondary school record is neither required nor recommended.
• Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.