Office of the Provost, Institutional Research

CDS-B3. Degrees awarded 7/1/04-6/30/05

(Source. Institutional Research, ERD files)

CDS-B4/B11 Graduation rates. The Common Data Set calls for inclusion of figures from the IPEDS graduation survey on graduation rates of first-time, full-time freshmen entering in 1999. These are campus numbers generated for the Student Right to Know Act. Source: IPEDS Graduation Rate Survey, Sect. II, Part A.

CDS-B21. Retention rate. Percentage of full/time freshmen entering in Fall 2004 who were enrolled in Fall 2005: 82%
(Source: Institutional Research retention reports)

Average GPA of freshmen after first year. 2.77 on a 4.0 scale.

CDS-C1. Freshman students. Counts use institutional definition and are unduplicated counts of completed applications for Fall 2005.

CDS-C2. Freshman wait-listed students. The Sonoma State University does not maintain a wait list for selected freshman applicants.

CDS-C3. High school graduation required? Required/GED accepted

CDS-C4. General college preparatory program required? Yes

CDS-C5. High school units required. Unit = one year of study or its equivalent.

CDS-C6. Open admissions? No

CDS-C7. Importance of freshman selection factors.

Very important factors. Secondary school record and standardized test scores.

Factors considered. Geographical residence, state residency and minority status.

Portfolios required for art program applicants, auditions required for music applicants, and RN required for graduate nursing applicants.

CDS-C8. SAT/ACT requirements. SAT I or ACT required (no preference). ACT/SAT I used for placement as well as admissions. TOEFL required of international applicants. ACT data are not reported due to minimal numbers submitting test scores.

CDS-C9. SAT/ACT scores of fall 2005 freshmen (Source. Admissions Applicant data base)

CDS-C10. High school rank distribution, freshmen is no longer available.
(Source. Applicant data file, Institutional Research)

CDS-C11/12. High school GPA distribution & average, freshmen. One hundred percent of enrolled first-time freshmen in Fall 2005 submitted high school GPA. Of those, 76% had GPA of 3.0 and higher and 24% had GPA between 2.0 and 2.9. The average GPA was 3.25.

CDS-C13. Application fee. $55. May be waived for financial need.

CDS-C14. Application closing date. Priority date for fall admission for freshmen December 31. Applications accepted until full. Rolling admissions.

CDS-C15. Applications for non-fall terms. Applications are accepted for admission to spring term.

CDS-C16. Decision notification. On a rolling basis, beginning November 1.

CDS-C17. Reply policy for admitted applicants. Reply is required by May 1. Application fee is nonrefundable. $1000 AY residence hall room deposit, refundable until specified date, partially thereafter.

CDS-C18. Deferred admission. Sonoma State does not have deferred admission.

CDS-C19. Early admission of high school students. High school students may be considered for enrollment in certain programs if recommended by their principal and the appropriate campus department chair and if preparation is equivalent to that required of eligible California high school graduates. Admission is only for a given program and does not constitute the right to continued enrollment.

CDS-C20. Common Application Form accepted? No.

CDS-C21. Early decision plan? No

CDS-C22. Early action plan? No

International student admission. 27 Countries represented. Minimum 500 TOEFL (paper) and 173 (computer) score required. Financial statement and academic performance are important considerations for admission. Separate application required. Application deadline is May 31.

Learning disabled student admission. Support services available. Admission requirements are the same as other students. Untimed standardized tests are accepted. Second language requirement may be waived.

Placement credit options. Credit may be granted through CLEP exams, passing the CSU English Equivalency Examination, through Faculty Evaluated Prior Learning (FEPL), or by successful completion of Advanced Placement Program of the College Board exams, Credit may be granted through challenge exams and for military experience.

CDS-D1. Transfer policy. Transfer students accepted for all terms and academic levels (second semester freshmen accepted); transfer coursework accepted.

CDS-D2. Undergraduate transfer applicants, admits, and enrollees, Fall 2005 (Source: Admissions Applications)

 CDS-D3. Terms. Transfers are accepted for two academic terms: Fall and Spring

CDS-D4. Minimum number of credits completed to qualify as transfer. 60 credits.

CDS-D5. Required for Admission. College transcripts.

CDS-D6. Minimum high school grade average. 2.0

CDS-D7. Minimum college grade point average. 2.0, higher for some programs

CDS-D9. Application dates. Priority Date is November 1 for fall, August 1 for spring. Rolling admissions.

CDS-D12. Lowest grade accepted. "D"

CDS-D13. Maximum number of transferable credits from 2-year institutions. 70 credits.

CDS-D14. Maximum number of transferable credits from 4-year institutions. None

CDS-D16. Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at Sonoma State. 30 credits.

CDS-E1. Special study options. Accelerated program, cross-registration, distance learning, double major, English as a Second Language (ESL), exchange student program (domestic-NSE), external degree program, honors program, independent study, student-designed major, study abroad (including NY Semester, Semester at Sea, UN Semester, Urban Semester, Washington Semester), teacher certification program. Other study options include combined degree programs; bachelor's/MBA and bachelor's/MPA.

CDS-E-1.3.Partnerships with national corporations, local businesses, or high schools. 3-1-3 Program is a joint venture with local high school for low income and/or first generation college students. Students complete three years of high school and one year of transitional college courses and complete the baccalaureate degree at Sonoma in three years.

CDS-E2. Freshman core curriculum required? No

CDS-E3. Computing on campus. Students are required to own or have access to a computer. There are approximately 400 college-owned work stations available for student use in the library, computer center, and labs. Dorms are wired to campus netwrok, email accounts provided to all students, off-campus students can connect to campus network, computer repair service and helpline available.

Academic Facilities and Services

Library collection. (Source: LIibrary Records) Special collections - Jack London Collection, women artists archive and small presses collection, 2000+ CD-ROMS, public access via web, and access to other university and city catalogs.

Majors Available

Listed below are majors leading to a bachelor's and master's degrees. Also listed are concentrations within majors.

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.). American Multicultural Studies, Anthropology, Art, with concentrations in: Art History, Film Emphasis, Art Studio; Biology, with concentrations in Botany, Marine Biology, Medical Laboratory Technology, Microbiology, Zoology; Chemistry, Chicano and Latino Studies, Communication Studies, Criminology and Criminal Justice, Economics, with concentrations in Business Economics, Computer Applications in Economics, International Economics; English, with concentrations in Creative Writing, Literature, Secondary Teaching Preparation; Environmental Studies, with concentrations in Environmental Conservation and Restoration, Environmental Education, Environmental Technology, Environmental Planning; French, Geogrpahy, with concentrations in Cultural Studies, Earth Sciences; Geology, History, Hutchins School of Liberal Studies with Interdisciplinary Studies Plan and Teaching Credential Preparatiion Plan, Human Development, Liberal Studies (Ukiah), Mathematics, Music, with concentrations in Music Education, Performance, Jazz Studies; Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Sociology, Spanish, Special Majors: Interdisciplinary, California Cultural Studies, Women and Gender Studies, Global Studies, Theatre Arts, with concentrations in Dance, Drama, Technical Theatre.

Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A). Art Studio, with areas of emphasis in: Painting, Photography.

Bachelor of Science (B.S). Biology, with concentrations in Aquatic Biology, Cell Biology, Ecology, Physiology-Animal, Physiology-Plant; Business Administration, with concentrations in Accounting, Business Economics, Finance, Human Resources Management, International Management, Management, Marketing, Special; Chemistry, Engineering Science, Computer Science, Environmental Studies, with concentration in Environmental Technology; Geology, Kinesiology, with concentrations in Adapted Physical Education, Exercise Science, Athletic Training; Mathematics, with concentrations in Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Statistics; Nursing - Basic BSN, RN-BSN, LVN-BSN; Physics, with a concentration in Applied Physics; Special Major (Interdisciplinary).

Master of Arts (M.A.). Biology, Counseling, with concentrations in Marriage-Family-Child Counseling (M.F.C.C.); School Counseling (P.P.S); Education, with concentrations in Educational Administration, Curriculum Teaching and Learning, Early Childhood Education, Reading and Language, Special Education; English, History, Interdisciplinary Studies (ITDS), Kinesiology, Psychology (through Special Sessions), Art Therapy, Organization Development, Special Interest Areas.

Master of Science (M.S.). Nursing, with concentrations in Family Nurse Practitioner, Leadership/Case Management; Interdisciplinary Studies (ITDS), Computer Engineering Science (through Special Sessions).

Master of Business Administration (M.B.A).

Master of Public Administration (M.P.A).

The most popular undergraduate majors in 2004 were Business Administration, Liberal Studies/Hutchins, Psychology, English, Communications, Biology, Kinesiology, Nursing and History. Graduate majors were Education, Counseling, Nursing, Business Administration, English, Public Administration, Biology, ITDS Special Major, History and Cultural Resources Management.

Undergraduate Class Size

Organized undergraduate classes for Fall 2005 by number of sections with specified enrollments:

CDS-F1. Undergraduate and freshman profile
(Source. Campus data, Institutional Research, ERSS)

CDS-F2. Activities offered. Student government, student newspaper, literary magazine, radio station, drama/theater, choral groups, music ensembles, dance, jazz band, musical theater, opera, pep band, symphony orchestra.

Other student activities. Over 100 registered clubs/organizations, including honor societies, departmentally related clubs, special interest clubs, fraternities, sororities, religious orgianizations and sports clubs. A list may be found at Campus Life.

CDS-F3. ROTC. Army, Air Force, and Navy ROTC are offered through University of California, San Francisco.

CDS-F4. Types of college owned, operated or affiliated housing available. Coed dorms, apartments for single students, special housing for international students, focused learning communities - freshman seminar dorms, healthy living dorms, women in math/science dorms. Residence halls currently house 2,480 students. New freshmen given priority for on campus housing. Off-campus housing office provides assistance in locating housing off campus.

Athletic participation. Five percent of undergraduates participate in intercollegiate sports. Twenty-five percent of undergraduates participate in intramural/club sports. Member NCAA Division II. Scholarships are available in all intercollegiate sports.

Intercollegiate athletics
Men's intercollegiate sports. Basketball, baseball, golf, soccer and tennis.

Women's intercollegiate sports. Basketball, cross-country, soccer, softball, tennis, track and field (outdoor), water polo and volleyball.

Club and intramural athletics vary by semester and are generally available to both men and women. Intramural sports include basketball, volleyball, indoor and outdoor soccer (coed), ultimate frisbee (coed), softball (coed), flag football. Club sports include bowling, cheer/dance teams, fencing, inline hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer (international students), volleyball (men), water polo (women), wiffle ball, table tennis, Aikido, Judo, marksman association, ski and snowboard.

Regulations. Students may live on or off campus. All students may have cars on campus. Alcohol controlled on campus. Honor code. Hazing prohibited. Student Conduct Code.

Freshman Orientation. Freshman orientation is held in June and July at no charge. Advising and registration take place and parents invited.

Services/facilities for physically disabled: wheelchair accessibility, services and/or facilities for visually impaired, hearing impaired, speech and communication disorders. Learning disabled services are available on an individual, as-needed basis. Foreign languages requirement may be waived. Untimed standardized tests are accepted; other requirements the same as other students.

Athletics questions to :Athletic Director

Intramural questions to: Recreational Sports

CDS-G1. Annual undergraduate full-time tuition, required fees, room and board. Figures are for 2004/05 academic year, with full time a 12 credit load. Undergraduate and first year tuition are the same. Fees are the required CSU fees. Room and board figures assume 21 meals per week. 2005/2006 fees will be available after July 1, 2005.

Non-resident students (U.S. and Foreign): Non-resident tuition, in addition to fees charged all students, must pay $339 per unit. There is a 15% charge for installment payment of foreign nonresident tuition; non-resident tuition is in addition to the fees listed below.

CDS-G3. Do tuition and fees vary by year of study? Yes. Currently, students pay a somewhat higher tuition for graduate division work.

CDS-G4. How do tuition and fees vary by instructional program? Certain programs requiring certain computer and lab equipment/facilities may have higher fees.

CDS-G5. Estimated expenses for academic year for typical full-time undergraduate

Questions on estimated expenses to: Financial Aid Office  

CDS-G6. Per-credit-hour charges, undergraduate

All aid figures reported here for degree-seeking undergraduates and freshmen, as defined by the institution, not IPEDS. Non-need based aid is defined as aid for which need is not a criterion for awarding, and may be given to students with or without demonstrated need. If such aid is awarded to needy students, that component of the aid which reduces the student's total need is considered need-based and is included in the need-based aid totals.

CDS-H1. Total dollar amount awarded to undergraduates. The table below shows the CDS-requested data on financial aid awards made to degree-seeking undergraduates. Note that the data are estimates for the 2002/03 academic year, and are for undergraduates as defined institutionally, not as defined for IPEDS.

CDS-H2. Additional criteria for need-based gift aid. None

CDS-H3. Number of enrolled students receiving aid, Fall 2005. The chart below shows the number of degree-seeking students who applied for and received financial aid. Sonoma State uses federal methodology.

CDS-H4. Percent of 2004 graduating undergraduate class who graduated between July 1, 2003 and June 30, 2004 and borrowed through all loan programs (federal, state, subsidized, unsubsidized, etc.) while enrolled. 71%

CDS-H5. Average per-student cumulative undergraduate indebtedness of those in line H4. $5,030

CDS-H5.1 and .2.Need-based financial aid. Need-based financial aid is available to both full and part time students.

CDS-H6. Aid to undergraduate international students. College administered financial aid not available for undergraduate foreign students.

CDS-H7. Process for first-year/freshman students. All students must submit FAFSA. Additional forms not required.

CDS-H9/11. Filing, notification and reply dates for first-year/freshman) students. Priority deadline for required financial aid, January 31. Applications processed on a rolling basis and notification on a rolling basis beginning April 15. Students must reply within four weeks of notification.

CDS-H12. Loans types available. Perkins, PLUS, Stafford (subsidized and unsubsidized).

CDS-H13. Scholarships and grants available. Pell grants, SEOG, state scholarships/grants, college/university scholarships/grants, private scholarships/grants, academic merit scholarships, athletic scholarships.

Student employment available. Federal Work-Study Program. Institutional employment. Off-campus part-time employment opportunities available. About 75% of students work either on or off campus while attending classes.