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IPEDS ID: 123572
OPE ID: 00115600
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Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave, Rohnert Park, California 94928-3609
General information:  (707) 664-2880
Website:  www.sonoma.edu
Type:  4-year, Public
Awards offered:  Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus setting:  Suburb: Large
Campus housing:  Yes
Student population:  8,921 (7,763 undergraduate)
Student-to-faculty ratio:  21 to 1
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open-close General Information
Mission Statement
  www.sonoma.edu/University/mission.shtml
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs)
Religious Affiliation
Not applicable
Federal Aid
Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Undergraduate students enrolled who are formally registered with office of disability services
4%
Special Learning Opportunities
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
open-close Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
Undergraduate academic year prices
Detailed Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
Tuition and fees
In-state$4,272$3,946$3,648
Out-of-state$14,442$14,116$13,818
Books and supplies$1,656$1,386$1,314
Living arrangement
On Campus
Room and board$10,115$9,730$9,130
Other$3,990$3,672$3,582
Off Campus
Room and board$11,472$10,710$10,278
Other$4,008$3,798$3,690
Off Campus with Family
Other$4,260$3,960$3,852
Total Expenses2008-20092007-20082006-2007
In-state
On Campus$20,033$18,734$17,674
Off Campus$21,408$19,840$18,930
Off Campus with Family$10,188$9,292$8,814
Out-of-state
On Campus$30,203$28,904$27,844
Off Campus$31,578$30,010$29,100
Off Campus with Family$20,358$19,462$18,984
  • All student expenses data apply to full-time first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
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Alternative Tuition Plans
Type of PlanOffered
Tuition guarantee planX
Prepaid tuition planX
Tuition payment planX
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open-close Financial Aid
Undergraduate students 2007-2008
Total grant aid received by all undergraduate students$11,922,618
Number of undergraduate students who received a Pell Grant1,529
  • Total grant aid includes dollars received from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources.
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid
Percentage of students receiving any financial aid Received aid: 46% Did not receive aid: 54%
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type
Percentage of students receiving grant aid by type Total grants: 29% Federal: 14% Pell: 14% Other Federal: 12% State/Local: 20% Institutional: 19%
Average amount of grant aid received by type
Average amount of grant aid received by type Total grants: $5,503 Federal: $4,101 Pell: $3,077 Other Federal: $1,156 State/Local: $2,154 Institutional: $3,002
Percentage of students receiving loans by typeAverage amount of loans by type
Percentage of students receiving loans by type Total loans: 32% Federal: 31% Non-federal: 2%Average amount of loans by type Total loans: $4,096 Federal: $3,410 Non-federal: $10,327
  • For more information on Student Financial Assistance Programs or to apply for financial aid via the web, visit Federal Student Aid.
open-close Enrollment
Fall 2008
Total enrollment8,921
Undergraduate enrollment7,763
Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment704
Graduate enrollment1,158
Undergraduate Attendance StatusUndergraduate Student Gender
Undergraduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 89% Part-time: 11%Undergraduate Student Gender: Male: 38% Female: 62%
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity
Undergraduate Race/ethnicity: American Indian or Alaska Native: 1% Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 5% Black or African American: 2% Hispanic/Latino: 12% White: 67% Two or more races: 0% Race/ethnicity unknown: 11% Non-resident alien: 1%
Undergraduate Student AgeUndergraduate Student Residence
Undergraduate Student Age: 24 and under: 84% 25 and over: 16% Age unknown: 0%Undergraduate Student Residence: In-state: 99% Out-of-state: 1% Foreign countries: 1% Unknown: 0%
  • Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
  • Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
Graduate Attendance Status
Graduate Attendance Status: Full-time: 54% Part-time: 46%
open-close Admissions
Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009): $55
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
TotalMaleFemale
Number of applicants11,2694,2776,992
Percent admitted83%81%84%
Percent admitted who enrolled18%18%19%
Admissions ConsiderationsRequiredRecommended
Secondary school GPAX
Completion of college-preparatory programX
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT)X
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language)X
Test Scores: Fall 2007 (enrolled first-time students)
Students submitting scoresNumberPercent
SAT1,62795%
ACT54932%
Test Scores25th Percentile*75th Percentile**
NOTES:
*  25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
  • Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
  • Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading460550
SAT Math460560
ACT Composite1924
ACT English1924
ACT Math1824
open-close Retention and Graduation Rates
First-to-Second Year Retention Rates

Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor's degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.

Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Student retention: Full-time students: 74% Part-time students: 42%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Overall Graduation Rate and Transfer-Out Rate

The overall graduation rate is also known as the "Student Right to Know" or IPEDS graduation rate. It tracks the progress of students who began their studies as full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking students to see if they complete a degree or other award such as a certificate within 150% of "normal time" for completing the program in which they are enrolled.

Some institutions also report a transfer-out rate, which is the percentage of the full-time, first-time students who transferred to another institution.

Note that not all students at the institution are tracked for these rates. Students who have already attended another postsecondary institution, or who began their studies on a part-time basis, are not tracked for this rate. At this institution, 67 percent of students entering students were counted as "full-time, first-time" in 2008.

Overall Graduation and Transfer-Out Rates for Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002
Overall graduation rate: Overall graduation rate: 50% Transfer-out rate: 42%
Percentage of Full-time, First-Time Students Who Graduated or Transferred Out Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rates

Bachelor’s degree graduation rates measure the percentage of entering students beginning their studies full-time and are planning to get a bachelor’s degree and who complete their degree program within a specified amount of time.

Graduation Rates for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
Bachelor's degree rate: 4-year: 22% 6-year: 51% 8-year: 53%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Graduated in the Specified Amount of Time
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Gender for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Male: 44% Female: 52%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
6-Year Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity for Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees: Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 37% (!)Black or African American: 35% Hispanic/Latino: 43% White: 53% Race/ethnicity unknown: 43% (!)Non-resident alien: 25%
Percentage of Full-time, First-time Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2002 and Received a Degree or Award Within 150% of "Normal Time" to Completion for Their Program
  • (!) Interpret data with caution. There are insufficient cases for a reliable estimate.
  • One or more categories are not present in the race/ethnicity graph because of an insufficient number of cases.
open-close Programs/Majors
Completions 2007-2008
sort byProgramBachelorMaster
  • Data shown are for first majors.
  • (-) Program is not offered at this award level.
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies
African-American/Black Studies24-
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies8-
Women's Studies9-
Category total41-
Biological and biomedical sciences
Biochemistry1-
Biology/Biological Sciences, General413
Category total423
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
Business Administration and Management, General30312
Category total30312
Communication, journalism, and related programs
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric97-
Category total97-
Computer and information sciences and support services
Computer Science19-
Category total19-
Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services-34
Education, General-54
Category total-88
Engineering
Engineering Science-7
Category total-7
English language and literature/letters
English Language and Literature, General668
Category total668
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences
Human Development and Family Studies, General40-
Category total40-
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
French Language and Literature2-
Spanish Language and Literature21-
Category total23-
Health professions and related clinical sciences
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)4240
Category total4240
History
History, General641
Category total641
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies139-
Category total139-
Mathematics and statistics
Mathematics, General10-
Category total10-
Multi/interdisciplinary studies
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis-6
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other38
Category total314
Natural resources and conservation
Environmental Studies59-
Category total59-
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
Health and Physical Education, General814
Category total814
Philosophy and religious studies
Philosophy11-
Category total11-
Physical sciences
Chemistry, General9-
Geology/Earth Science, General12-
Physics, General12-
Category total33-
Psychology
Psychology, General19129
Category total19129
Public administration and social service professions
Public Administration-7
Category total-7
Security and protective services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies57-
Category total57-
Social sciences
Anthropology36-
Economics, General49-
Geography16-
International Relations and Affairs10-
Political Science and Government, General27-
Sociology103-
Category total241-
Visual and performing arts
Art/Art Studies, General16-
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General11-
Fine/Studio Arts, General42-
Music, General26-
Category total95-
Grand total1,657213
open-close Varsity Athletic Teams
2007-2008 Varsity Athletes
NCAA Division II (without football) MenWomen
All Track Combined–13
Baseball42–
Basketball1920
Golf915
Soccer3328
Softball–25
Tennis1013
Volleyball–19
Water Polo–50
open-close Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
AgencyPeriods of AccreditationStatus
Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities 1/31/1969 -  Accredited
Specialized Accreditation
Agency / ProgramPeriods of AccreditationStatus
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1982 -  Accredited
National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation, Commission on Community/Junior College Accreditation
Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs(!)9/1/1972 -  Accredited
National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools10/22/2005 -  Accredited
National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission
Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program(!)6/1/1974 -  Accredited
Nursing (MNUR) - Master's program10/1/1991 -  Accredited
  • (!) Estimated date
open-close Campus Security
2007 Crime Statistics
Arrests - On-Campus200520062007
Illegal weapons possession855
Drug law violations214235
Liquor law violations71438
Arrests - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Illegal weapons possession213
Drug law violations133322
Liquor law violations2923
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible214
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery002
Aggravated assault002
Burglary261517
Motor vehicle theft840
Arson130
Criminal Offenses - On-Campus Residence Halls !200520062007
Murder/Non-negligent manslaughter000
Negligent manslaughter000
Sex offenses - Forcible214
Sex offenses - Non-forcible (incest and statutory rape only)000
Robbery000
Aggravated assault002
Burglary181110
Motor vehicle theft000
Arson120
  • (!) Residence Halls are a subset of On-Campus statistics
  • The crime data reported by the institutions have not been subjected to independent verification by the U.S. Department of Education. Therefore, the Department cannot vouch for the accuracy of the data reported here.
  • These data do not include incidents that: (a) took place off campus on public property immediately adjacent to and accessible from the Campus; (b) took place on a noncampus building or property owned or controlled by a student organization that is officially recognized by the institution; or (c) incidents at buildings/property owned or controlled by an institution but is not contiguous to the institution. For further information, see http://ope.ed.gov/security.
open-close Federal Loans
Average amount of undergraduate student loans by type, 2007-2008
Loan typeAverage amount
Direct Subsidized$4,010
Direct Unsubsidized$4,036
Default Rates
Fiscal Year200720062005
Default rate1.4%1.9%1.8%
Number in default212928
Number in repayment1,4841,4911,521
Aid Programs
  • Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL)
  • Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan)
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