by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Sonoma State University, along with how those costs compare to other schools and how they have changed.
In the most recent reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Sonoma State University came in at $8,624 each year. For out-of-state students the comparable figure was $21,224. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
The fees portion of those totals were $2,540 in-state and $2,540 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $6,084 | $18,684 |
| Fees | $2,540 | $2,540 |
| Total | $8,624 | $21,224 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and do not cover room and board.
Keep in mind that many students qualify for financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Sonoma State University cost for part-time students? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To see where that lands, here is how Sonoma State University prices compare to peer schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Expensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Sonoma State University sits close to the national average.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Sonoma State University Financial Aid page to learn more.
Take a look at how tuition at Sonoma State University has tracked across the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| One Year Ago | $5,742 | $17,622 |
| Most Recent Year | $6,084 | $18,684 |
The chart here shows how tuition at SSU has shifted across recent years.
From the prior year, out-of-state tuition rose 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $22,503 for the coming year.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional detail.
Averaged across those years, in-state tuition and fees increased by 2.60%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $8,848. Out-of-state cost rose on average by 2.25%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $21,702.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $8,848 | $21,702 |
| In 2 Years | $9,078 | $22,191 |
| In 3 Years | $9,314 | $22,691 |
| In 4 Years | $9,556 | $23,202 |
| In 5 Years | $9,804 | $23,725 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $89,786, or close to $36,796 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For details on financial aid availability at Sonoma State University, go to the Sonoma State University Financial Aid page.
