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Sonoma State UniversityRohnert Park, CA
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University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
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#24 in Federal Region IX Universities
Rankings*
Public, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
School TypePublic, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Offered DegreeBachelor'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 Tuitionexpensive$14,850 California Residents
$45,627 Out-of-State
cheaper$9,624 California Residents
$19,128 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$15,261 California Residents
$30,363 Out-of-State
Less$7,841Average Financial Aid AmountMore$22,200
Admission
Easier94.00%Acceptance RateTighter11.33%
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 CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Smaller6,637Total EnrollmentLarger45,307
Smaller5,934Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger32,479
Smaller703Graduate Student PopulationLarger12,828
Smaller384Online Student PopulationLarger1,622
Completion & Outcomes
Lower59%Graduate RateHigher94%
6%Transfer-out Rate-
Lower76%Retention RateHigher96%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioMore Students per Faculty19 to 1
508Number of faculties2,703
Lower$103,385Average Faculty SalaryHigher$175,852
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.