Sonoma State University is a public liberal arts university founded in 1960 as part of the California State University system, located on a 269-acre campus in Rohnert Park in Sonoma County. Enrolling approximately 5,900 students, SSU is internationally recognized for its Wine Business Institute — the first in the United States to offer undergraduate and graduate Wine Business degrees, establishing SSU as a global leader in wine industry education. Additional strengths include a nationally accredited School of Business (AACSB), nursing, psychology, biology, kinesiology, computer science, and environmental studies. SSU formerly competed in NCAA Division II athletics in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, though the athletics program was placed under review following budget challenges in 2025. The university's Sonoma County location, within one of the world's premier wine regions, creates unparalleled experiential learning opportunities for students across business, hospitality, and environmental programs.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$21224
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $21,224
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
