Head Coach
Rich Shayewitz
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Sonoma State University Basketball
Sonoma State offers a practical path for players who want competitive basketball alongside a degree with real market value. The university's business, engineering, and liberal arts programs carry strong regional reputation, and the California location opens internship and networking doors that matter for post-college employment. Head coach Rich Shayewitz builds programs around player development and measurable improvement, the kind of coaching that translates to either advancing your game or positioning yourself well in the transfer portal if you need to move up levels. Division II competition in the California Collegiate Athletic Association is serious basketball; you'll face disciplined, fundamental opponents night in and night out. Playing time isn't guaranteed anywhere, but Shayewitz values players who demonstrate coachability and consistent effort. You'll develop strength, court vision, and basketball IQ in an environment where coaches actually have time to teach fundamentals. The combination of athletic rigor and academic credibility means you're building something that works whether basketball is your career or your college experience. Sonoma State also sits in one of California's most livable regions, which matters for focus and mental health over four years. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$10,759/yr
Grad rate
55%
Enrollment
5,166
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $10,759 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $6,973 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $7,100 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $8,725 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $12,224 / year
- $110,001+
- $20,777 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 5,166
- Average net price
- $10,759 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $9,062 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $22,382 / year
- Graduation rate
- 55%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
California Collegiate Athletic Association Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location , CA | Enrollment 3,587 | Avg. net price $41,747 |
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Location Arcata, CA | Enrollment 5,612 | Avg. net price $13,751 |
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Location Pomona, CA | Enrollment 25,042 | Avg. net price $9,404 |
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Location Chico, CA | Enrollment 13,631 | Avg. net price $14,157 |
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Location Carson, CA | Enrollment 12,538 | Avg. net price $7,244 |
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Location Hayward, CA | Enrollment 9,809 | Avg. net price $6,858 |
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Location Los Angeles, CA | Enrollment 19,562 | Avg. net price $2,385 |
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Location Seaside, CA | Enrollment 6,819 | Avg. net price $13,861 |
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Location San Bernardino, CA | Enrollment 15,023 | Avg. net price $3,946 |
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Location San Marcos, CA | Enrollment 14,877 | Avg. net price $10,939 |
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Location Turlock, CA | Enrollment 8,385 | Avg. net price $3,565 |
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Location , CA | Enrollment — | Avg. net price — |
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Location San Francisco, CA | Enrollment 18,639 | Avg. net price $9,803 |
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Location , CA | Enrollment 5,166 | Avg. net price $10,759 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sonoma State University D2?
Yes, Sonoma State University is an NCAA Division II program in the California Collegiate Athletic Association. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Sonoma State University men's basketball.
What conference is Sonoma State University in?
Sonoma State University competes in the California Collegiate Athletic Association for D2 men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Sonoma State University?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $10,759 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Sonoma State University?
College Scorecard reports approximately 5,166 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Sonoma State University?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for D2, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for D2 programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Sonoma State University Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a D2 program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Sonoma State University's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.