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SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY (SSU)

  • 1801 E Cotati Ave
  • Rohnert Park, CA 94928
  • OPEID College Code: 00115600
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  • General Phone: (707) 664-2880
  • President: Ruben Arminana
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 8,546
  • College Alias: SSU
  • College Mascot: Seawolves
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Sonoma State University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army Air Force
Accreditation
  • Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Comprehensive
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Sonoma State University Campus Map
    Admission Fees Fall 2008
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $55.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $55.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Recommended
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4,6247,65012,274
Number Granted Admission (%)3,701 (80%)6,262 (82%)9,963 (81%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)589 (16%)1,069 (17%)1,658 (17%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,55894%
ACT ® Exam54932%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450550
SAT ® Math460570
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite2024
ACT ® English1924
ACT ® Math1825
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 47%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving33%15%22%20%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,420$4,826$2,153$3,586
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)1.9%1.4%1.9%
Number in Default292129
Number in Repayment1,4541,4841,491
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$5,290$4,272$3,946
In-State Tuition and Fees$5,290$4,272$3,946
Out of State Tuition and Fees$16,450$14,442$14,116
Books and Supplies$1,732$1,656$1,386
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,418$10,115$9,730
Other Expenses$4,110$3,990$3,672
Off Campus
Room and Board$11,970$11,472$10,710
Other Expenses$4,128$4,008$3,798
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$4,386$4,008$3,960
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$21,550$20,033$18,734
In-State$21,550$20,033$18,734
Out of State$32,710$30,203$28,904
Off Campus
In-District$23,120$21,408$19,840
In-State$23,120$21,408$19,840
Out of State$34,280$31,578$30,010
Off Campus with Family
In-District$11,408$10,188$9,292
In-State$11,408$10,188$9,292
Out of State$22,568$20,358$19,462
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 BachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry5-
Biology487
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration34511
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication91-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science21-
 
Education
Counseling and Guidance Services-40
Education-70
 
Engineering
Engineering Science-6
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature6611
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
African-American Studies22-
Womens Studies15-
Chicano Studies10-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies43-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature3-
Spanish Language and Literature19-
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Nursing4441
 
History
History634
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis-3
Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-8
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts162-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics13-
Statistics3-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science64-
Environmental Studies3-
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy13-
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry4-
Geology and Earth Science2-
Physics11-
 
Psychology
Psychology16336
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration-12
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education593
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice62-
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology34-
Economics24-
Geography10-
International Relations and Affairs7-
Political Science22-
Sociology122-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama16-
Fine Studio Arts32-
Music20-
Art Studies16-
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 8,546
    • Undergraduate: 7,507 Graduate: 1,039
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,159 Female: 5,387
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 2,854 Female: 4,653
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 305 Female: 734
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,172 Part-Time: 1,374
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 6,625 Part-Time: 882
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 547 Part-Time: 492
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien901%
American Indian570.7%
Black1442%
Asian3714%
Hispanic1,09813%
White5,60766%
Unknown1,17914%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18510.6%
Ages 18-192,49329%
Ages 20-212,45929%
Ages 22-241,70520%
Ages 25-2984010%
Ages 30-343154%
Ages 35-391892%
Ages 40-492683%
Ages 50-652183%
Age Over 6580.09%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,238931307
Faculty Status504272232
Tenured Faculty21119120
Graduate Assistants29-29
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service504272232
Primarily Instruction23321212
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial70691
Other Professionals36030654
Technical and/or Paraprofessional30428420
Clerical And Secretarial1089612
Skilled Crafts3939-
Service and/or Maintenance75732
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,529 (266)$77,869 (136)$75,127 (130)
Professor$91,083 (114)$91,973 (61)$90,060 (53)
Associate Professor$69,805 (69)$71,430 (31)$68,478 (38)
Assistant Professor$62,673 (62)$62,929 (37)$62,294 (25)
Lecturer$60,523 (21)$62,451 (7)$59,559 (14)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$115,864 (6)$124,632 (4)$98,328 (2)
Professor$122,914 (5)$124,632 (4)$116,040 (1)
Associate Professor$80,616 (1)- (-)$80,616 (1)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$76,932 (272)$78,558 (140)$75,208 (132)
Professor$91,482 (119)$92,588 (65)$90,150 (54)
Associate Professor$69,750 (70)$71,430 (31)$68,414 (39)
Assistant Professor$62,673 (62)$62,929 (37)$62,294 (25)
Lecturer$60,523 (21)$62,451 (7)$59,559 (14)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$420,602$143,152$277,450
Ratio (%)100%34%66%
 
Participants
All Athletes290125165
Unduplicated Athletes290125165
Baseball5353-
Basketball351916
Golf21912
Soccer633132
Softball31-31
Tennis241311
Track and Field, X-Country17-17
Volleyball19-19
Water Polo27-27
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$69,288$50,740
Assistant Coaches-$15,192$11,170
 
Coaches
All Coaches361620
Baseball55-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches44-
Basketball532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, X-Country2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Volleyball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Water Polo3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 76%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students53%
 
By Gender
Male51%
Female54%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien29%
American Indian33%
Black36%
Asian46%
Hispanic46%
White56%
Unknown48%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less26%
5 Years47%
6 Years53%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Weapons Related33
Drug Related2122
Liquor Related923
On Campus
Weapons Related45
Drug Related3335
Liquor Related2438
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape54
Non-Forcible Rape1-
Aggravated Assault12
Burglary1010
Arson1-
On Campus
Forcible Rape54
Non-Forcible Rape1-
Robbery-2
Aggravated Assault32
Burglary1417
Arson3-
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