Sonoma State vs. UC Berkeley |
#24 in Federal Region IX Universities #61 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges |
Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
Offered Degrees | ||
Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$8,190 California Residents $20,070 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State |
cheaper$9,624 California Residents $19,128 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State |
Less$7,841 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$22,200 |
Admission | ||
Easier94.00% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter11.33% |
Lower9.52% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable46.33% |
High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
Enrollment | ||
Smaller6,637 | Total Enrollment | Larger45,307 |
Smaller5,934 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,479 |
Smaller703 | Graduate Student Population | Larger12,828 |
Smaller384 | Online Student Population | Larger1,622 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Lower59% | Graduate Rate | Higher94% |
6% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
Lower76% | Retention Rate | Higher96% |
Special Learning Opportunity | ||
ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,304) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) |
✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,066) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
Faculties | ||
Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
508 | Number of faculties | 2,703 |
Lower$103,385 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$175,852 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.