CSU Sonoma State

Sonoma State University

CSU Sonoma State was founded in 1961 and is a public university within the California State University system. The campus is located in Rohnert Park, Sonoma County, California, with a student population of 9,200. In the 2017 U.S. News West Regional University Rankings, Sonoma State ranked 41st, within the top 10 public universities. The university comprises six colleges and offers 46 undergraduate programs and 15 graduate programs for international students. Notable specialized fields at Sonoma State include enology, music, theater arts, and dance. The university also offers a wine MBA program, which is internationally accredited by AACSB, a point of pride for the school. In terms of facilities, the university features a multimedia center, high-tech classrooms, computer labs, a café, and a library. Additionally, there is a 24-hour computer center, art galleries, and laboratories, providing students with excellent research and study environments. Sonoma State also places a strong emphasis on student athletics, with men’s and women’s soccer, volleyball, and golf being some of the school’s specialties.