More selective than 19% of California colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Sonoma State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Sonoma State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 93% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 95% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Sonoma State University compared with other California colleges?
Sonoma State University has the 75th-lowest acceptance rate of 92 California colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | La Sierra University | 92% | 60% | $45,566 |
| 72 | California State University-Chico | 93% | 63% | $14,480 |
| 73 | California State University-Dominguez Hills | 93% | 43% | $8,615 |
| 74 | William Jessup University | 93% | 56% | $28,062 |
| 75 | Sonoma State University | 93% | 58% | $12,885 |
| 76 | California State University-Northridge | 93% | 57% | $7,021 |
| 77 | California State University-San Bernardino | 94% | 55% | $4,564 |
| 78 | California State University-Bakersfield | 94% | 50% | $5,652 |
| 79 | California State University-Sacramento | 94% | 56% | $9,338 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All California colleges →
Who enrolls at Sonoma State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Sonoma State University admissions questions
What is the Sonoma State University acceptance rate?
Sonoma State University accepts 93% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 9,974 of 10,529 applicants were admitted.
Does Sonoma State University require the SAT or ACT?
Sonoma State University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Sonoma State University?
9% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (911 of 9,974).
Is Sonoma State University getting harder to get into?
Sonoma State University accepted 93% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 95% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Sonoma State University overview