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Sonoma State University

Rohnert Park, CA 4-Year Public
Acceptance Rate92%

Sonoma State University Student Life

Sonoma State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

The Sonoma State University community comes together each year for Welcome Week, Student Orientation and Big Nite.

Sonoma State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Sonoma State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing Yes Priortiy given to freshman
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 32%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing
Number of Students Living On-Campus
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Sonoma State University offers housing for students. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given priority for on-campus housing.

Most Sonoma State University students live off campus. In 2023, 32% of undergrads at Sonoma State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 68% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Sonoma State University. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Sonoma State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Sonoma State University Athletics

At Sonoma State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Sonoma State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Golf NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2
Soccer Club Teams NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Safety at Sonoma State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Sonoma State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Sonoma State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Sonoma State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Sonoma State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Sonoma State University, take U.S. Highway 101 to Rohnert Park, CA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Sonoma County airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in California you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Sonoma State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Sonoma State University

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Overview

Admissions

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Sonoma State University Students

63%

Women

37%

Men

87%

Full Time

13%

Part Time

98%

In State

2%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

42%

38%

6%

5%

3%

3%

3%

0.43%

0.32%

Undergraduate Students

6,587

Graduate Students

784

Non-Resident / International Students

188

Sonoma State University Campus Services

Student Services
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
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  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

7,371

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

92%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$8,060

Out-of-State

$19,940

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

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