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Sonoma State University Admission Requirements

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Chances of getting into Sonoma State University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
94%
Admission Difficulty for Sonoma State University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Sonoma State University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Sonoma State University is 94%.  It ranks #95 in California for lowest rate of acceptance. Sonoma State University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 9,934 out of 10,598 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 69 percent on standardized admission tests. Sonoma State University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.4. 8% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Sonoma State University application fee is $70 and applications are due by May 31.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by Sonoma State University.

Sonoma State University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
950-1150
Applicants Submitting SAT 
89%
SAT Scores for Sonoma State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 950
SAT Scores for Sonoma State University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1050

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What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "neither required nor recommended".

Students who get into Sonoma State University score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 950-1150.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Sonoma State University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >97%
1050 to 1150 Avg + 94%-97%
950 to 1050 Avg - 89%-94%
850 to 950 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 850 Low <81%
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Sonoma State University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
17-23 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
36%
ACT Scores for Sonoma State University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 16
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Sonoma State University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 23
ACT Composite 75th 23
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Sonoma State University?

Sonoma State University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "neither required nor recommended".

Sonoma State University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-23.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Sonoma State University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
23 and Above Good >97%
20 to 23 Avg + 94%-97%
17 to 20 Avg - 89%-94%
14 to 17 Reach 81%-89%
Less than 14 Low <81%
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Sonoma State University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.4
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Sonoma State University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Sonoma State University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Sonoma State University was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #60 in California for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.4 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Sonoma State University accepts 94% of all applicants.

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High School GPA's for admitted Sonoma State University students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 10.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 15.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 18.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 19.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 17.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 4.0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

Applying

Admission Statistics

Sonoma State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,342 4,256 10,598
Accepted 6,012 3,922 9,934
Acceptance Rate 95% 92% 94%
Enrolled 522 300 822
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 9% 8% 8%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
May 31, 2023
Days left to Apply
70

Applicants have 70 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on May 31, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Sonoma State University is $70.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Sonoma State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Sonoma State University Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Sonoma State University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=123572 IPEDS survey data for Sonoma State University.

FAQs

Does Sonoma State University prefer SAT or ACT?

89% of students submit their SAT scores to Sonoma State University. 36% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Sonoma State University?

94% of those who apply are granted admission to Sonoma State University. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Sonoma State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1150. 89% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Sonoma State University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 23. 36% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.