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Sonoma State University (also referred to as SSU or Sonoma State), is a public four-year university and one of 23 campuses in the California State University (CSU) system. The school's main campus is located in Rohnerk Park, California about 50 miles north of San Francisco. SSU offers over 65 undergraduate and graduate degrees and is one of the smallest universities within the CSU system.

With substantial involvement and support from San Francisco State University, Sonoma State College was established in 1960 as part of the California State College system. In 1978 Sonoma State College became Sonoma State University and it was transitioned into the California State University (CSU) system. The University started offering four-year
college degrees in 1961. Today SSU offers an extensive selection of both graduate and undergraduate degree programs.

Academics

While Sonoma State is well-known for its exceptional business, economics and nursing programs, it is still considered a liberal arts university. The most popular subjects of study at Sonoma State are business, psychology and liberal arts. The University operates on a non-traditional semester system which includes a short term in August known as "intersession" and three more traditional semesters for fall, spring and summer.

Academic Schools and Programs

Sonoma State University is composed of 65 individual departments and programs, which in turn belong to one of the University's seven academic schools. All seven schools at Sonoma State offer both graduate and undergraduate programs and many also offer minors and doctorates.

Sonoma State’s schools include Arts and Humanities, Business and Economics, Education, Science and Technology, Extended Education Certificate Programs, Social Sciences Anthro Studies Center and California Cultural Studies.

Sonoma State University is also well-known for its wine business programs. In fact, the school’s Wine Business Institute was the first in the United States to offer degree and professional certificate programs focused on the business of wine. The following wine business programs are offered at the university:

• The Sonoma MBA for Professionals (Part-time and Full-time formats available)
• Sonoma MBA in Wine Business (Part-time and Full-time formats available)
• The Sonoma Executive MBA (part-time format)
• Sonoma Executive MBA in Wine Business (Part-time format)
• Wine Business Management (Online Program)
• QuickBooks for Wine Businesses (Online Program)

The following is a list of the academic schools and special programs offered at Sonoma State.

• School of Arts & Humanities
• School of Business & Economics
  • The Sonoma MBA for Professionals (Part-time and Full-time formats available)
  • Sonoma MBA in Wine Business (Part-time and Full-time formats available)
  • The Sonoma Executive MBA (part-time format)
  • Sonoma Executive MBA in Wine Business (Part-time format)
  • Wine Business Management (Online Program)
  • QuickBooks for Wine Businesses (Online Program)
• School of Education
• School of Science & Technology
  • Galbreath Wildlands Preserve (provides research and educational programs in hydrology, geology, vegetation, vertebrates and climate)
  • Fairfield Osborn Preserve (provides research and educational programs in hydrology and ecology)
  • Sonoma State Observatory (provides research and education programs in astronomy)
• School of Extended Education Certificate Programs
  • EXCEL for Youth
  • Contract Credit Programs
  • Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (noncredit courses for adults over 50)
  • Bachelor of Art Degree Completion Program in Liberal Studies
  • Master of Art in Interdisciplinary Studies: Action for a Viable Future
  • Art Therapy
  • Organization Development Program
  • Depth Psychology
  • Master of Science in Computer and Engineering Science
  • Open University
  • Sonoma State American Language Institute
  • Master of Art in Spanish
  • Summer Session
• School of Social Sciences AnthroStudies Center
• Other Majors California Cultural Studies
  • Special Major in Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Special Major in Global Studies
  • Planning
• Other Minors
  • Minor in Women's Health
  • Women's and Gender Studies
  • Special Minor in Interdisciplinary Studies

  Athletics

  Known as the Seawolves, Sonoma State’s teams compete in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, which exists within the NCAA’s Division II. The school is best known for its strong soccer and baseball programs, with the latter considered particularly noteworthy.

  Financial Aid

  Sonoma State offers grants, scholarships, loans and fee-paying resources as means of helping students defray the cost of attendance. All applicants must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.

  Library System

  The Jean and Charles Schulz Information Center opened in 2000. It is home to the university library, information technology, the Center for Distributed Learning, the Writing Center, the Faculty Center, the Center for Community Engagement and Charlie Brown’s Caf©. The property encompasses 215,000 square feet, with 50,000 feet of shelving.

  Student Housing

  Most first-time freshmen live in suite-type arrangements, with some apartments available. Living Learning Communities are also available for those who are interested. The suite and room types are Double Suite, Single Suite, Cabernet Apartments and Sauvignon Apartments.

  General Information

  Admission Office 1801 East Cotati Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609 (707) 664-2778 Fax: (707) 664-2060 Contact: Gustavo Flores Director, Admissions

  Main Address 1801 East Cotati Avenue Rohnert Park, CA 94928-3609 (707) 664-2880 www.sonoma.edu

  Size Total undergrads: 7,709 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 1,655 Degree-seeking undergrads: 7,709 Graduate enrollment: 1,212 Setting Suburban setting Large town (10,000 – 49,999) Commuter campus

  Degrees offered: Bachelor's Master's

  Admissions Information

  Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $55 Online application fee: $55

  Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 76% Percent students who return sophomore year: 74%

  Tuition & Fees

  Estimated Expenses for Academic Year	2008-'09	2009-'10	2010-'11	2011-'12	% change 2010-'12
  Tuition and fees	$3,946	$4,272	$5,290	$5,508	+4.12%
  Books and Supplies	$1,386	$1,656	$1,732	$1,704	-1.62%
  Living Arrangement – On Campus
  Room and Board	$9,730	$10,115	$10,418	$10,522	+1.00%
  Other	$3,672	$3,990	$4,110	$4,074	-0.88%
  Living Arrangement – Off Campus
  Room and Board	$10,710	$11,472	$11,970	$12,414	+3.71%
  Other	$3,798	$4,008	$4,128	$4,086	-1.02%
  Total Expenses	2008-'09	2009-'10	2010-'11	2011-'12	% change 2010-'12
  In-state On Campus	$18,734	$20,033	$21,550	$21,808	+1.20%
  In-state Off Campus	$19,840	$21,408	$23,120	$23,712	+2.56%
  In-state with Family	$5,332	$5,928	$7,022	$7,212	+2.71%

  Financial Aid

  Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
  Type of Aid	Students	Percent	Amount	Average Per Student
  All students financial aid	769	47%
  Grant or scholarship aid	478	29%	$3,082,597	$6,449
  – Federal grants	243	15%	$1,172,794	$4,826
  – Pell grants	243	15%	$884,266	$3,639
  – Other federal grants	233	14%	$288,528	$1,238
  State and local government grant or scholarships	354	22%	$762,304	$2,153
  Institutional scholarships or grants	320	20%	$1,147,499	$3,586
  Student loan financial aid	543	33%	$2,400,292	$4,420
  – Federal student loans	533	33%	$2,127,459	$3,991
  – Other student loans	28	2%	$272,833	$9,744

  All Degrees and Programs

  Program Completions for Most Recent Year	BA/BS	MA/MS	Doctor	AA/AS	CERT
  Grand Total of All Programs	1701	225	–	–	–
  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies	28	–	–	–	–
  African-American/Black Studies	10	–	–	–	–
  Hispanic-American, Puerto Rican, and Mexican-American/Chicano Studies	6	–	–	–	–
  Women's Studies	12	–	–	–	–
  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	53	7	–	–	–
  Biochemistry	8	–	–	–	–
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	45	7	–	–	–
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	355	25	–	–	–
  Business Administration and Management, General	355	25	–	–	–
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	96	–	–	–	–
  Speech Communication and Rhetoric	96	–	–	–	–
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	27	–	–	–	–
  Computer Science	27	–	–	–	–
  Education	–	69	–	–	–
  Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services	–	26	–	–	–
  Education, General	–	43	–	–	–
  Engineering	3	4	–	–	–
  Engineering Science	3	4	–	–	–
  English Language and Literature/Letters	75	8	–	–	–
  English Language and Literature, General	75	8	–	–	–
  Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics	27	–	–	–	–
  French Language and Literature	3	–	–	–	–
  Spanish Language and Literature	24	–	–	–	–
  Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General	44	43	–	–	–
  Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	44	43	–	–	–
  History	40	6	–	–	–
  History, General	40	6	–	–	–
  Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services	62	–	–	–	–
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	62	–	–	–	–
  Human Services, General	–	7	–	–	–
  Public Administration	–	7	–	–	–
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	176	–	–	–	–
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	176	–	–	–	–
  Mathematics and Statistics	18	–	–	–	–
  Applied Mathematics, General	1	–	–	–	–
  Mathematics, General	16	–	–	–	–
  Statistics, General	1	–	–	–	–
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General	–	23	–	–	–
  Cultural Resource Management and Policy Analysis	–	10	–	–	–
  Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	–	13	–	–	–
  Natural Resources and Conservation	68	–	–	–	–
  Environmental Science	68	–	–	–	–
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	96	4	–	–	–
  Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General	96	4	–	–	–
  Physical Sciences	15	–	–	–	–
  Chemistry, General	5	–	–	–	–
  Geology/Earth Science, General	4	–	–	–	–
  Physics, General	6	–	–	–	–
  Psychology	181	29	–	–	–
  Psychology, General	181	29	–	–	–
  Social Sciences	198	–	–	–	–
  Anthropology	24	–	–	–	–
  Economics, General	35	–	–	–	–
  Geography	6	–	–	–	–
  International Relations and Affairs	10	–	–	–	–
  Political Science and Government, General	34	–	–	–	–
  Sociology	89	–	–	–	–
  Visual and Performing Arts	92	–	–	–	–
  Art/Art Studies, General	15	–	–	–	–
  Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General	21	–	–	–	–
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	33	–	–	–	–
  Music, General	23	–	–	–	–
  Work and Family Studies	47	–	–	–	–
  Human Development and Family Studies, General	47	–	–	–	–

  Above data represent
  first majors only.

  (-) Indicates that
  Indicates that program is not offered
  at this award level.

  Undergraduate Majors

  Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies African-American Studies B Hispanic-American Studies B Women's Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Art History/Criticism/Conservation B Arts – General B Drama/Theater Arts B Fine/Studio Arts B Music – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biochemistry B Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B The Sonoma MBA for Professionals (Part-time and Full-time formats available) Sonoma MBA in Wine Business (Part-time and Full-time formats available) The Sonoma Executive MBA (part-time format) Sonoma Executive MBA in Wine Business (Part-time format) Wine Business Management (Online Program) QuickBooks for Wine Businesses (Online Program) Communications & Journalism Communications/Rhetoric B Computer & Information Sciences Computer Programming – General B Computer Science B Engineering Computer Engineering – General B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Family & Consumer Sciences Human Development/Family Studies B Foreign Language & Literature French B German B Spanish B Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Nursing (RN) B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Global Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Natural Resources & Conservation – General B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Geology B Physics B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Law Enforcement Administration B Social Sciences Anthropology B Economics B Geography B Political Science/Government B Sociology B

  Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters: A = Associate degree B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma

  *We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.