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94.0%Acceptance
$8,190Tuition
5,374Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$65,986Earnings
Public4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$8,190
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,070
Average Net Price
$13,801
Students Receiving Financial Aid
36.2%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$15,770
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,430
Books & Supplies
$822
Total Cost of Attendance
$24,782
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,705
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$177/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
69.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
27.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
36.2%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $9,406
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,158
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,751
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,423
$110,001+ $22,141

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $9,406 annually at Sonoma State, while those making over $110,000 face $22,141. The 94% acceptance rate means most students get in, but financial aid varies dramatically by income bracket. Over four years, costs range from $37,624 for low-income families to $88,564 for wealthy ones.

Graduates leave with $16,705 in median debt, translating to $177 monthly payments. That's manageable against the $65,986 median earnings after 10 years. Only 27% of students take federal loans, suggesting many families can afford the costs upfront or find other funding. Just 11% receive institutional grants averaging $7,428.

California residents get the best deal here since 98.6% of students are in-state. Low-income families benefit most from the substantial need-based aid that drops costs below $10,000 annually.

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