Sonoma State University

School Description

Provided by Sonoma State University

The mission of Sonoma State University is to prepare students to be learned men and women who:

* have a foundation for life-long learning
* have a broad cultural perspective
* have a keen appreciation of intellectual and aesthetic achievements
* will be active citizens and leaders in society
* are capable of pursuing fulfilling careers in a changing world
* are concerned to contribute to the health and well-being of the world at large.

Sonoma State University

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Sonoma State University is a public, coeducational business and liberal arts college affiliated with the California State University system. The main campus is located in Rohnert Park, California and lies approximately south of Santa Rosa and 1 hour north of San Francisco. Commonly referred to as SSU, Sonoma State, and Sonoma, the university is one of the smallest of the 23 state university campuses in California. The university offers over 65 undergraduate and graduate degree programs and boasts of being the most requested campus of the CSU system.

History

Founding

Sonoma State College was established by the state legislature in 1960 to be part of the California State College system, later to become the California State University system. Classes offered by the university first opened to 250 students in June of 1961 in leased buildings in Rohnert Park where the college offered its first four year Bachelor of Arts degree in Elementary Education. With the completion of its two main classroom halls, Stevenson Hall, named for politician Adlai E. Stevenson, and Darwin Hall, named for Charles Darwin, developer of the theory of Natural Selection, the college moved to its permanent campus of in 1966 where the first graduating class received their degrees.

Early development

As enrollment increased, the school built more on campus facilities including Ives Hall for performing arts, The University Commons for dining, a small library, and a gymnasium. These buildings followed the physical master plan of the school which stated that the facilities would be urban in character, defining the use of smooth concrete building façades with landscaped courtyards. Among the landscaping features added with these facilities were the “Campus Lakes”, two small reservoirs located behind the Commons next to Commencement lawn, the site of the university’s annual commencement ceremonies, and one lake near the housing facility, Beaujolais Village. The lakes are home to local waterfowl and have since become an important aesthetic feature of the campus.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Seawolves

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
6,993
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
98%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,786
Students Receiving Aid:
46%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 55
Selectivity:
Selective
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 98%
Part-Time 2%
Men vs. Women
Women 65%
Men 35%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 66%
Other 19%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 4%
African-American 1%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 98%
Out-of-State 2%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 98%
Tennessee 0%
Washington 0%
Oregon 0%
Hawaii 0%
Percent of Students International: 1%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 35%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Baseball (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Track (California Collegiate Athletic Assoc)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 3,616 $ 13,786  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 0 $ 10,170  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 3,616 $ 3,616  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,206 14%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,267 25%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 2,342 17%  
Student Loans:
$ 3,006 29%  
Any Aid:
  46%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 68% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 470, Math: 480
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 570, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 25%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 18
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 25, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 55.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Not Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

Degree Programs at Sonoma State University

Bachelor's Level Majors

Photos

  • Image:Sonoma-seal.gif
    Image:Sonoma-seal.gif [source]
  • Image:SSU-roster logo.gif
    Image:SSU-roster logo.gif [source]
  • Sign at the main entrance to the Sonoma State University Campus.
    Sign at the main entrance to the Sonoma State University Campus. [source]
  • The front of Darwin Hall after its 2005 rennovation.
    The front of Darwin Hall after its 2005 rennovation. [source]
  • Part of the Sonoma State Campus Recreation Center.
    Part of the Sonoma State Campus Recreation Center. [source]
  • The Schultz Information Center.
    The Schultz Information Center. [source]
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Videos

  • Sonoma State | University President
  • Evolution in Education: SSU Renovates Darwin Hall
  • Sonoma State | EOP Program
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