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Former names | Sonoma State College (1960–1978) |
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Motto | Lux Mentis, Lux Orbis (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Light of the Mind, Light of the World" |
Type | Public university |
Established | 1960[1] |
Parent institution | California State University |
Accreditation | WSCUC |
Academic affiliations | |
Endowment | $52.7 million (2020)[2] |
Budget | $149 million (2019)[3] |
President | Nathan Evans (acting) |
Academic staff | 542 |
Students | 7,807 (fall 2020)[4] |
Undergraduates | 7,154 (fall 2020)[4] |
Postgraduates | 653 (fall 2020)[4] |
Location | , , United States |
Campus | Large suburb[5], 269 acres (109 ha) |
Newspaper | Sonoma State Star |
Colors | Navy, Columbia blue, and white[6] |
Nickname | Seawolves |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – California Collegiate Athletic |
Mascot | Lobo the Seawolf |
Website | www |
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Sonoma State University (SSU, Sonoma State, or Sonoma) is a public university in Sonoma County, California. It is part of the California State University system. Sonoma State offers 92 bachelor's degree programs, 19 master's degree programs, and 11 teaching credentials.[7][8] The university is a Hispanic-serving institution.