Sonoma State University
Former names | Sonoma State College (1960–1978) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Lux Mentis, Lux Orbis (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Light of the Mind, Light of the World" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1960 |
Parent institution | California State University |
| Accreditation | WSCUC |
Academic affiliations | |
| Endowment | $70.5 million (2023-24) |
| Budget | $147.4 million (2024) |
| President | Michael E. Spagna |
Academic staff | 450 (fall 2024) |
Administrative staff | 668 (fall 2024) |
| Students | 5,000 (fall 2025) |
| Undergraduates | 4,390 (fall 2025) |
| Postgraduates | 610 (fall 2025) |
| Location | , California , United States |
| Campus | Large suburb, 269 acres (109 ha) |
| Newspaper | Sonoma State Star |
| Colors | Navy, Columbia blue, and white |
| Nickname | Seawolves |
Sporting affiliations | None |
| Mascot | Lobo the Seawolf |
| Website | www |
Sonoma State University (SSU, Sonoma State, or Sonoma) is a public university in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, United States. It is part of the California State University system and has 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 school offers 62 bachelor's degree programs, 13 master's degree programs, and 24 teaching credentials.
Sonoma State's enrollment in fall 2025 was 5,000, including 4,390 undergraduate students and 610 post baccalaureate/graduate students. The university is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission and is a federally designated Hispanic-serving institution.