Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing) is a CCNE-accredited public university based in California, founded in 1960, offering one pre-licensure nursing pathway that leads to a first RN license. It suits someone who is not yet an RN and can attend in-person classes, labs, and clinical rotations. If you are already a licensed RN, an RN-to-BSN program is the better fit.
ScrubScope has not put a single number on Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing). As a public university its cost and student experience shift with residency and campus, so we verify program quality, faculty, online support, real cost, and student outcomes against a primary source before any score goes up. For now its first-time NCLEX index of 77.5 is one input we weigh, not a verdict. We will not post a fabricated or flattering rating to fill the gap.
What the school says vs what we can verify
| School-disclosed | No specific first-time NCLEX-RN percentage published on the program page; the school directs readers to look up its pass rates online |
|---|---|
| ScrubScope-verified | 95.65% first-time NCLEX-RN pass rate (2024); 100% (2023); 100% (2022) |
| School-disclosed | $9,506 tuition and mandatory campus fees per year (California resident, 2026-2027) |
|---|---|
| ScrubScope-verified | $8,624 in-state / $21,224 out-of-state tuition and required fees per academic year (2024-2025) |
Schools publish numbers in their own framing. We surface the official disclosure alongside the closest authoritative source where one exists, and mark gaps honestly so a reader can decide what to trust.
The numbers that matter for Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing)
Where recent cohorts land above the national baseline
| Reporting year | First-time pass rate |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 95.65% |
| 2023 | 100% |
| 2022 | 100% |
Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing)'s index of 77.5 sits above the national baseline. First-time pass rates eased from 100% in 2022 to 95.65% in 2024. The index is a recency-weighted, baseline-normalized editorial signal built from public first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates. It is not an accreditation and not an outcome guarantee. Read the full methodology.
Data sourcing note: NCLEX pass rates, salary figures, and accreditation status cited on this page are drawn from state boards of nursing, government labor data, or official accreditor and school sources, with the reporting year noted. Figures are current as of the date listed and are subject to change.
What stands out at Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing), and what to watch
- Public CSU nursing program in the North Bay region
- Low CSU in-state tuition for a campus-based pre-licensure BSN
- Very strong recent first-time NCLEX-RN pass rates
- Competitive admission into the nursing program
- Out-of-state tuition is higher than the in-state figure
- Single-region campus footprint in Sonoma County
Who this path is wrong for
- If you need a fully online program, the in-person labs and clinical rotations at Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing) will not fit.
- If Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing) does not offer the pathway you need, start from the programs hub instead of this page.
- If first-time NCLEX outcomes are your hard filter, weigh this school's index of 77.5 against the alternatives below before you inquire.
What you can study at Sonoma State University (Department of Nursing)
Common questions
Alternatives to consider
Other schools to consider
Sources
- First-time NCLEX-RN pass rate, California Board of Registered Nursing, 2022-2024. Cited source, 2026-05-22. https://www.rn.ca.gov/education/passrates.shtml