Sonoma State University
- 4 Year
- ROHNERT PARK, CA
CollegeGrad School
Sonoma State University
- 4 Year
- ROHNERT PARK, CA
- Rating 3.51 out of 5 1,532 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade C+
- Valuegrade A
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade A
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade B
- Dormsgrade A+
- Campus Foodgrade B+
- Student Lifegrade B
- Safetygrade B
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About
- Branch of
- The California State University
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
California Collegiate Athletic Association
Sonoma State University Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
SSU Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94%
Application Deadline
November 30
SAT Range
950-1150
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$70
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
No
Application Website
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- grade B
- grade B+
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Cost
Net Price
$7,055 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,547 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
73%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
18:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
71%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 94 responses26%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 108 responses61%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 108 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Business403 Graduates
- Psychology202 Graduates
- Sociology148 Graduates
- Liberal Arts and Humanities119 Graduates
- Education92 Graduates
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching91 Graduates
- Biology89 Graduates
- Communications87 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Safety Studies79 Graduates
- English74 Graduates
Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
5,732 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
855
Undergrads Over 25
15%
Pell Grant
36%
Varsity Athletes
4%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
40%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join. 127 responsesPoll
62%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 144 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$49,200 / year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
60%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%72%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 69 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Sonoma State University Reviews
Rating 3.51 out of 5 1,532 reviews
The advisors, professors, department heads are rarely available and when they are, they either don't have any helpful advice, or their advice ends up being wrong. My daughter, straight-A-student, has had to go around them numerous times because they just don't seem able to get her any answers.
Her freshman year, she couldn't get a specific science class she was told she needed because it was only available to sophomore and above. This put her behind schedule for a full year. Then, the next fall, it was only available to freshmen! It's common for required classes to only be offered at the same time as other required classes.
I will say this, she has learned NOT to trust the faculty and admin advice and HAS learned to fight for what she needs, but, it's costing us a lot of money and they've not given the impression that they see any problem. This is how a four-year degree takes five years, or more, of school.
I would strongly advise against SSU, based on our family's experience.
Her freshman year, she couldn't get a specific science class she was told she needed because it was only available to sophomore and above. This put her behind schedule for a full year. Then, the next fall, it was only available to freshmen! It's common for required classes to only be offered at the same time as other required classes.
I will say this, she has learned NOT to trust the faculty and admin advice and HAS learned to fight for what she needs, but, it's costing us a lot of money and they've not given the impression that they see any problem. This is how a four-year degree takes five years, or more, of school.
I would strongly advise against SSU, based on our family's experience.
This university is academic focused. One on one help with small class sizes. Dorm life is incredible! The campus is small and the community is very welcoming. Close to restaurants, gas stations, and entertainment venues. The beach is a 30 minute drive and to reach the snow is 20 minutes from campus. Lots of clubs to join and job opportunities with internship credit. Beautiful sunsets and sunrises around campus. The scenery is spectacular with views of the redwood trees and Sonoma Mountains in the East. Best sports teams in the CSU with high academic scores. I am definitely returning for Sonoma State’s graduate program for Masters and Ph.D!
I just started here a couple weeks ago but will never stop talking about how much I love this campus and the people here. The campus is gorgeous and offers a lot of extracurricular activities, this really feels like a home and not just a college. The Professors, so far, are some of the best I’ve ever had. All the classes feel constructive and a majority of the time I’m actually excited to go to class. The environment and resources are just overall more than I ever could have asked for!