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College Info
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- Programs indexed
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Official website
www.sonoma.eduUSAQS #99 World📊 Live dataCatalogue complete
Sonoma State University
Sonoma State University (SSU) is a public university in Rohnert Park, California, and part of the California State University system. It offers undergraduate and graduate programs across liberal arts, business, education, and the sciences, with a strong emphasis on sustainability, community engagement, and small class sizes. The university is known for its scenic campus in the Sonoma County wine country, close to Santa Rosa and about an hour north of San Francisco.
Key Facts
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Live portal snapshot
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- Tuition (International): $17,708
- Living Costs (estimated): $1,850
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Campus Vibe
Suburban, 269 acres
SportyAcademicResidentialMid-Size Community
1/10
Diversity
9/10
Academic Rigor
7/10
City safety (heuristic)
7/10
Social scene
Weather: Varies widely by state
Living costs: Research local rent and transport for your intake year
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Career Outcomes
$13,667 avg starting salary
100% placement rate
Estimated outcomes score (heuristic): 2/10
Popular fields
GeneralPostgraduate
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Student Life
7,000 students (150 international)
Campus: Suburban, 269 acres
Location: Sonoma County, United States
Climate: Varies widely by state
Research local rent and transport for your intake year
Jean and Charles Schulz Information CenterRecreation CenterStudent CenterOn-Campus HousingDining ServicesGreen Music Center
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Application Insider
Acceptance rate: 94%
IELTS: Overall 6.5
When to apply: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
Common mistakes to avoid
- Submitting generic SOPs — tailor your story to 2–3 program-specific points
- Missing document certified translations where required
- Applying in the final round without buffer for visa timelines
- Ignoring conditional offers — respond before the deadline in the portal
💡IELTS requirement: Overall 6.5
💡Acceptance rate: 94%
💡Latest cutoff: TOEFL 4
💡Typical apply window for United States: Dec–Mar for Fall; rolling varies by school
