Sonoma State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
19
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Sonoma State University has a diverse student body with 59% students of color and 0% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
41.1%(2,670)
Hispanic
41.1%(2,671)
African American
2.8%(185)
Asian
4.9%(317)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(24)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(25)
Two or More Races
5.5%(358)
Unknown
3.8%(245)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment7,372
International Students0%

Cultural Engagement

Sonoma State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Sonoma State University has a gender distribution of 62% female students and 38% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
37.9%(2,477)
Women
62.1%(4,054)

Gender Statistics

Men2,477

34% of total enrollment

Women4,054

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Sonoma State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 50% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 14% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.8%(98)
18-19
29.2%(1,579)
20-21
30.6%(1,656)
22-24
22.1%(1,197)
25+
16.3%(882)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(8)
22-24
18.3%(106)
25+
80.3%(464)

Age Diversity Insights

50%

Traditional Age (18-21)

14%

Non-Traditional (25+)

11%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Sonoma State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 0% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 99% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.1%(891)
Out-of-State
0.4%(4)
International
0.4%(4)

Regional Representation

In-State891

99% of student body

Out-of-State4

0% of student body

International4

0% of student body

States Represented

19 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

14%

Non-Traditional Age