About Sonoma State University

Sonoma State College was established in 1960 to serve as a member of the California State College System. In 1961, its first class consisted of 250 students. In 1978, it became a university. It offered its first four-year programme in 1962. In 2001, the board of trustees decided to expand Copeland Creek by 48 acres. The campus encompasses 269 acres. 34th on the list of the most beautiful colleges in the United States. The university has six schools with 65 departments offering programmes. School of Arts and Humanities, School of Business and Economics, School of Education, School of Science and Technology, School of Extended and International Education, and School of Social Sciences are the schools.

The university has Western Association of Schools and Colleges accreditation. It is a Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges member institution. Due to its proximity to vineyards, the university offers a unique wine business programme and other courses in viticulture. Individual programme accreditations are granted by the American Chemical Society, National Association of Schools of Music, National League for Nursing, National Association for Schools of Art and Design, Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business, Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs, Commission on Teacher Credentialing and National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education-approved School of Education programmes, and Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

91% of the university's 9408 students are undergraduates. There are 606 faculty and 899 staff members. Numerous cultural activities, including seminars, workshops, and lectures, are supported by the university. It is a residential campus where 90% of first-year students and 37% of undergraduates choose to live. 64% of the students received some form of financial aid. Each year, the university awards approximately $1.1 million in scholarships. Approximately 2,000 students graduate annually. 63% of the students at the university are female, while 37% are male. It was recognised by Princeton Review for its "palatial dorms." David V. Brewer, an associate justice of the Oregon Supreme Court, William C. Davis, a Civil War historian, Mike McGuire, a California state senator, Nancy Silverton, a chef, baker, and author, and Steven Zallian, a screenwriter, producer, and director, are notable alumni of the college.

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Sonoma State University International Admissions

For admission to U.S. universities and, to a lesser extent, SSU, an applicant must ensure that s/he possesses the necessary documents and is aware of the admission requirements for a smooth application process. Here is a brief explanation of the required application materials for SSU programmes:

The university will only evaluate complete applications to determine admission. If a document is missing, the university will post a request on MySSU, the student portal, for applicants to upload missing documents by a specified date.

• Official Transcripts are hard copies signed, stamped, and sealed by your most recent institution of higher education or a third-party evaluation service. SSU recommends the service providers listed:
  • SpanTran-The Evaluation company
  • Word Education Services

• English Language proficiency scores
• Financial Affidavit to demonstrate sufficient funds to cover tuition and expenses incurred abroad. Applicants must note that their financial documents must be no older than six months, along with a bank statement from both themselves and their sponsor.
• Reason for Gap in Attendance, if your educational history shows a gap period of 12 or more months
• Personal Statement
• Copy of the biographical page of the applicant’s passport

Sonoma State University English Language Requirements

Below are the english language proficiency requirements for admission to the university:

Sonoma State University Highlights

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Sonoma State University Annual Cost to Attend

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