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Rohnert Park, California 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 470. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 570.
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 7,749 enrolled students (as of 2005).
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
Admissions Phone: (707) 664-2326
Financial Aid Phone: (707) 664-2389
http://www.sonoma.edu
Sonoma State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 676 | liberal arts and sciences, sociology, English, history, economics, African-American studies, political science, Spanish language, ... |
| Business And Management | 300 | business management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 178 | psychology |
| Science | 94 | biology, physics, geology, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 81 | education, school counseling |
| Media | 80 | communication studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 66 | registered nursing |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 57 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 57 | health and physical education |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 41 | criminal justice and safety |
| Fine Arts | 39 | fine arts |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 27 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 21 | mathematics |
| Music | 21 | music |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | family studies, public administration |
| Engineering | 17 | engineering science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama |
| Religion And Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Art Studies | 8 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Sonoma State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,598 | 34 |
| Master's degree | 206 | 13 |
In 2005, Sonoma State had a total enrollment of 7,749 students (6,863 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 5% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 19% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 98% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 77 % |
| Part-Time | 48 % |
Sonoma State offers campus housing for 2,431 of its 6,863 (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 | 9,283 | 6,313 | 68% | 1,121 | 18% |
| Men | 3,419 | 2,168 | 63% | 397 | 18% |
| Women | 5,864 | 4,145 | 71% | 724 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 470 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 25 |
| 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 | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 25% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (707) 664-2326
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,616 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,786 |
| Room and board | $ 8,890 |
| Room charge | $ 4,840 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,838 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,402 |
Financial Aid:
Sonoma State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 115600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (707) 664-2389
Sonoma State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 9 | $102,127 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 13 | $97,208 | 3 | $81,028 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 57 | $80,932 | 30 | $80,098 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 28 | $64,366 | 35 | $64,998 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 29 | $52,578 | 32 | $49,813 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 6 | $53,794 | 7 | $57,819 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 120 | $68,857 | 104 | $64,198 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Baseball | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
| Track | California Collegiate Athletic Association |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 59 | 60 | 119 |
| Basketball | 15 | 14 | 29 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| Track | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 26 | 42 | 68 |
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
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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