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Sonoma State University, or SSU, is a public, coeducational business and liberal arts college affiliated with the California State University system. It was established in 1960. The main campus is located in Rohnert Park and covers 260 acres. The university offers over 65 undergraduate and graduate degree programs but is one of the smallest state university campuses in California. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
Sonoma State University’s teams compete in intercollegiate athletics and are known as the Sonoma State Seawolves. They compete in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, an association within the NCAA’s Division II.
Rohnert Park, CA is home to Sonoma State. Rohnert Park is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Sonoma State go up to the Master's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in liberal arts and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 460. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 560.
Sonoma State has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Sonoma State has 8,770 enrolled students (as of 2007).
The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Sonoma State offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the California Collegiate Athletic Association.
Sonoma State is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
More complete details are provided below.
Sonoma State University
1801 E Cotati Ave
Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609
General Phone: (707) 664-2880
http://www.sonoma.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 662 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, economics, African-American studies, political science, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 360 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 189 | psychology |
| Media | 86 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 83 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 78 | health and physical education |
| Science | 77 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 72 | education, school counseling |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 59 | environmental studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 52 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family And Social Work | 37 | family studies, public administration |
| Fine Arts | 34 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer science |
| Music | 24 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 22 | drama |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 17 | mathematics |
| Religion And Philosophy | 13 | philosophy |
| Engineering | 5 | engineering science |
Number of programs and degrees for Sonoma State in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,688 | 35 |
| Master's degree | 228 | 13 |
In 2007, Sonoma State had a total enrollment of 8,770 students (7,851 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 86% |
| Graduate | 14% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 67% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 13% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
Sonoma State offers campus housing for 2,435 of its 7,851 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Rohnert Park, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 17 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 10,267 | 8,777 | 85% | 1,534 | 17% |
| Men | 3,702 | 3,080 | 83% | 488 | 16% |
| Women | 6,565 | 5,697 | 87% | 1,046 | 18% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | not required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,946 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,116 |
| Room and board | $ 9,730 |
| Room charge | $ 5,094 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,070 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,386 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,672 |
Financial Aid:
Sonoma State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115600)
Sonoma State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 87 | 87 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 38 | 30 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 20 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 4 | $116,652 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $111,559 | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 53 | $90,491 | 47 | $88,700 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 31 | $68,745 | 39 | $68,525 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 36 | $64,623 | 30 | $61,099 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 12 | $61,333 | 18 | $57,232 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 132 | $75,678 | 134 | $72,422 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 69 | 72 | 141 |
| Basketball | 15 | 13 | 28 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| Track | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 53 | 84 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
African-American/Black Studies
Anthropology
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Hispanic-American,Puerto Rican & Mexican-American/Chicano Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sonoma State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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