Sonoma State University

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   The short answer

   Sonoma State University is a public university in Rohnert Park, California, within the California State University system. It suits international students looking for a U.S. public university with bachelor's, master's, and teaching credential options.

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   What you can study

   You can study across three academic colleges: the College of Education, Counseling and Ethnic Studies; the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and the Arts; and the College of Science, Technology and Business. The university offers 62 bachelor's degree programs, 13 master's degree programs, and 24 teaching credentials.

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   Getting in

   International applicants should apply through the university’s official admissions process and check the current entry requirements on the website. Key points to confirm before applying are the required academic documents, English-language requirements, deadlines, and whether any programme-specific steps apply.

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   What it costs

   The university does not publish a fee for international students; confirm the current tuition with its admissions office. Living costs in Rohnert Park and the wider Sonoma County area will add to the total cost, so budget for housing, food, transport, insurance, and personal expenses.

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   Coming from abroad

   The language of instruction is not stated, so confirm it on the official website before you apply. If you are moving from abroad, check visa timing, document requirements, housing options, health insurance, and the deadline for any language or academic prerequisites.

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   How it compares

   There are 2,515 universities in the United States, and Sonoma State University sits within the California State University system rather than as a standalone specialist school. Its main draw is breadth across education, humanities, science, technology, and business, with a mix of bachelor's, master's, and teaching credential study.

Written from this university's catalogue entry and its cited encyclopedia summary. Figures are only shown where the institution or a cited source publishes them — always confirm fees and entry requirements with the university itself before applying.