Sonoma State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
8,164

Full + Part time Students
1:25

Faculty to Student Ratio
10%

Transfer Student Ratio
$15.2K

Avg. Financial Aid

One of the most requested schools in the CSU system and regularly named “Best Value” College by Princeton Review, SSU has been named one of the “most wired” schools in the nation by Forbes Mag. It is the only CA university that is a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, the prestigious group of 25 universities/colleges across the nation that are often described as the “Public Ivies.” While SSU generally accepts all qualified students who apply from high schools in its service area, 80% of freshmen and 55% of Jr transfer students come from outside the North Bay region. With 25% of its student body living on campus, it is one of the most residential campuses within the system. Sonoma State is proud of its many achievements.

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Overview

Total Faculty	249
Full-Time Undergraduate	7,315
Part-Time Undergraduate	849
Application Acceptance Rate	85%
Transfer Students	776
Programs	50 Programs
Courses	1,802 Courses
Equivalencies	1,478 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$7,162
Out-of-State Tuition	$18,820
Books and Supplies	$1,665
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	41%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,577
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	37%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$8,626

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Financial Aid Office (FAO) is open Monday - Friday from 9am - 5pm. The FAO is located on the first floor of Salazar Hall next to the Seawolf Service Center.

Information for Transfer In Students

Transfer Applications Received:

Fall: 3,874
Transfer Applications Accepted:

Fall: 1,358
Percentage Accepted:

Fall: 35%
Transfer Applicants Enrolled:

Fall: 747

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall Priority	November 30
Spring Priority	August 30

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants: 2.0 for California residents, 2.4 for California non-residents.
Official Transcripts:

Official transcripts from previously attended institutions is required of all for admission consideration. Official high school transcripts are only required if you have completed less then 60 transferable units.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores are only required if you have completed less then 60 transferable units.
Essay:

An essay or personal statement is not required.
Application Fee:

There is a $55 nonrefundable application fee.
Interview:

An interview is not required.
Apply Here:

www.csumentor.edu/AdmissionApp/

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

The lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit is a D or higher.
Credits (Min/Max):

If you have less than 60 transferable credits, you must apply as a freshman. The max credits accepted from a 2-year is 70. There is no maximum from a 4-year; however, you must complete 120-132 units at SSU to earn a bachelor's degree.