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SSU Per-Credit-Hour Cost Breakdown

$420 Per Credit Hour

What Is the Part-Time Cost of Attending Sonoma State University Per Credit Hour?

Here is what part-time students pay per credit hour at Sonoma State University, along with the full annual tuition and fee breakdown.

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What Does SSU Charge Part-Time Students?

$420 Per Credit Hour

Students enrolled part-time at Sonoma State University pay $420 for every credit hour.

Cost Per Credit Hour
Part-Time Undergraduate $420

Note that the per-credit-hour cost shown here is the published rate, not counting any financial aid or scholarships a student may qualify for.

For reference, here is the full-year tuition and fee breakdown for full-time undergraduates at Sonoma State University follow below.

Required fees account for added up to $2,540 in-state and $2,540 out-of-state; the rest is tuition itself.

In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $6,084 $18,684
Fees $2,540 $2,540
Total $8,624 $21,224

This annual figure is for academic instruction only and excludes room and board costs.

Tuition Trend at SSU Over the Last Few Years

Below is how tuition at Sonoma State University has moved over 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

Year over year, out-of-state tuition climbed 6.0%. At the same pace next year, tuition + fees would be roughly $22,503 in the following year.

Don’t Ignore Cost Increases

At most colleges, tuition rises a little each year, so a freshman should expect to pay more by senior year.

Factor Cost Increases Into Your Budget

Sketch out a multi-year budget that accounts for likely yearly increases so the later years don’t catch you off guard.

How to Fund Your SSU Degree

Cost per credit hour is just the starting figure — grant aid and scholarships often reduce what students actually pay.

For a breakdown of aid offered at Sonoma State University, take a look at the Sonoma State University Financial Aid page.

Comparing to full-time enrollment? See the Sonoma State University Tuition & Fees page.

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