Sonoma State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

59%
Minority Students
62%
Female Students
0%
International
16
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
41.0%(2,421)
Hispanic
41.1%(2,428)
African American
2.9%(171)
Asian
4.9%(287)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(22)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(23)
Two or More Races
5.6%(329)
Unknown
3.7%(220)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color59%
Total Enrollment6,637
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%(2,251)
Women
62.1%(3,683)

Gender Statistics

Men2,251

34% of total enrollment

Women3,683

55% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Sonoma State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 60% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 15% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.4%(86)
18-19
26.4%(1,564)
20-21
33.4%(1,984)
22-24
23.4%(1,389)
25+
15.4%(911)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.4%(10)
22-24
20.8%(146)
25+
77.8%(547)

Age Diversity Insights

60%

Traditional Age (18-21)

15%

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 100% in-state residents, 0% out-of-state students, and 0% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
99.7%(937)
Out-of-State
0.2%(2)
International
0.1%(1)

Regional Representation

In-State937

100% of student body

Out-of-State2

0% of student body

International1

0% of student body

States Represented

16 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

59%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

62%

Female Students

Global Reach

0%

International

Age Diversity

15%

Non-Traditional Age