- Acceptance rate: 93% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $15,113 a year (2022–23)
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Sonoma State University reported an acceptance rate of 93% for fall 2024.
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Sonoma State University GPA requirements
Sonoma State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Sonoma State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Sonoma State University acceptance rate
Sonoma State University admitted 10,507 of 11,246 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 93%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Sonoma State University is a public 4-year university in Rohnert Park, California, with 5,272 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Sonoma State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Sonoma State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Sonoma State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,113 a year at Sonoma State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into Sonoma State University?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Sonoma State University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA does Sonoma State University look for?
Sonoma State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What is the acceptance rate at Sonoma State University?
Sonoma State University's acceptance rate was 93% for fall 2024: it admitted 10,507 of 11,246 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Does Sonoma State University require the SAT or ACT?
Check Sonoma State University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Sonoma State University didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Sonoma State University?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Sonoma State University admitted 93% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How important is GPA for getting into Sonoma State University?
A lot: Sonoma State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Sonoma State University consider legacy status?
No. Sonoma State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Sonoma State University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Sonoma State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Sonoma State University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,113 a year at Sonoma State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Sonoma State University require an essay?
No. Sonoma State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: Sonoma State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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