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Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University
1801 East Cotati Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Official telephone: (707) 664-2880
Fax number: (707) 664-2505

Website: www.sonoma.edu


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Screen last updated on: August 30, 2007

The admissions information below is valid for the 2007-08 academic year.

Sonoma State University
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Gustavo Flores,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: (707) 664-2778
(707)664-2060 (fax)
student.outreach@
sonoma.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: Oct. 1-Nov. 30
Final filing date for fall: Rolling
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 1%
Application fee: $55
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Admission based on eligibility index of standardized test scores, GPA, and completion of required secondary school subjects.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: required
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I required, ACT required, SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: December 1 for SAT I/ACT, December 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
Art: 1 required, 1 recommended
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language: 2 required, 2 recommended
History: 1 required, 1 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 4 recommended
Social studies: 1 required, 1 recommended
Academic electives: 1 required, 1 recommended
Total: 15 required, 16 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Supplemental admissions requirements for the following majors is required:
    The Hutchins School of Liberal Studies
    Criminal Justice Administration
    Pre-nursing
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: EOP
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank not considered
  • recommendations not considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence important
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.2
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis, Admission notifications will begin December 1 and all aplicants will be notified by March 1, 2008.
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1, 2008

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 11,280
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 1,700
School has a waiting list policy: yes
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 1%
Tuition deposit amount: partially refundable
Room deposit amount: $1,000, partially refundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

 
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