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Rohnert Park, CA
93%
Acceptance Rate
5,166
Undergraduates
$21k
Out-of-state tuition
58%
6-yr grad rate
$66k
Median Earnings (10 yrs)
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Data as of May 2026
Can I Get In?
93%
Accessible
Acceptance Rate (2024-25)
Test OptionalSAT RangeNot reported
ACT RangeNot reported
Avg Admitted GPA (CDS)3.25
$70 application fee
5,166 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25)
Public · Suburb: Large
Can I Afford It?
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)
$21,224
Average Net Price (2023-24)
$12,885
This college's average after grants, all family incomes. Not your price.
$16,705Median Debt
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry$65,986/yr
Debt-to-earnings ratio25%
Why Go Here?
$66k
Median Earnings
10 yrs after entry
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
5.2k
Undergraduates
Midsize
Public · Suburb: Large
How Does It Stack Up?
#102
Deal Score in CA
of 492 rated colleges
Deal Score84
Excellent value
41% First-Gen Students
36% Pell Grant Recipients
At a Glance
Sonoma State University is a public college in Rohnert Park, CA. It enrolls 5,166 degree-seeking undergraduates (2024-25).
Deal Score
84
/ 100
Excellent value
Based on cost, earnings, & outcomes
Academics & Admissions
Student-Faculty Ratio
15:1
SAT Middle 50% / Avg GPA
Not reported
SAT
3.25
GPA (CDS)
Test Optional
Application Deadline
Not reported
via Cal State Apply
Cost & Financial Aid
Out-of-state tuition (2024-25)$21,224
Avg net price, % of cost of attendance (2023-24)52%
Students Receiving Aid (CDS 2024-25)58%
Room & Board (2024-25)$16,802
Median Debt at Graduation$16,705
Highest-Earning Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$126k/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$78k/yr
Computer Science$66k/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55k/yr
Economics$54k/yr
Political Science and Government$44k/yr
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The Vibe
Not enough data
Rigor
7
Career
8
Value
Suburb: Large
Setting
Out of 10. Rigor from the SAT middle-50% midpoint (400 = 0, 1600 = 10); Career from median earnings 10 years after entry ($10k per point); Value is the Deal Score ÷ 10. Setting is the federal locale.
College Decoded Grades
Not enough data
Academics
A
Value
C
Outcomes
A
Diversity
Not enough data
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How much do families pay at Sonoma State University?
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| $0 to $30,000 | $8,310 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $9,795 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $10,741 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $13,897 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,195 |
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