Sonoma State University

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	COPLAC; Space-grant;
Endowment	$52.7 million (2020)
Budget	$149 million (2019)
President	Nathan Evans (acting)
Academic staff	542
Students	7,807 (fall 2020)
Undergraduates	7,154 (fall 2020)
Postgraduates	653 (fall 2020)
Location	Rohnert Park, California, United States
Campus	Large suburb, 269 acres (109 ha)
Newspaper	Sonoma State Star
Colors	Navy, Columbia blue, and white;
Nickname	Seawolves
Sporting affiliations	NCAA Division II – California Collegiate Athletic
Mascot	Lobo the Seawolf
Website	www.sonoma.edu

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.

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^ Sonoma State Seawolves Brand Standards Guide (PDF). June 1, 2023. Retrieved June 11, 2023.
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