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Study in Santa Rosa

This guide explains student life in Santa Rosa, United States, including an estimated monthly student budget of $2,082, Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters., F-1 Student Visa guidance, 3 universities. Explore verified details for United States below.

Santa Rosa, United States
Santa Rosa, United States — photo via Wikimedia Commons

Student living overview

Estimated monthly total
$2,082
Climate
Mediterranean climate with warm, dry summers and cool, wet winters.
Safety score
70/100
English friendliness
100%
Student visa
F-1 Student Visa
Work while studying
Up to 20 hours per week on-campus during academic terms.

Estimated monthly costs in USD

  • Rent$1,082
  • Food$600
  • Transport$150
  • Leisure$250

Rent is for adouble room (shared with a roommate) in a Santa Rosa Junior College residence hall.

Costs are estimates and should be verified before making financial decisions.

Potential advantages

  • Located in scenic Sonoma County wine country
  • Excellent transfer pathways from Santa Rosa Junior College to UC and CSU schools
  • Mild and pleasant Mediterranean climate
  • Close proximity to San Francisco and coastal nature reserves

Considerations

  • High cost of living and housing typical of Northern California
  • Limited public transit options compared to major metropolitan cities
  • Prone to regional wildfires and smoke during late summer and fall

Student housing in Santa Rosa

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Universities in Santa Rosa

No published university profiles are currently linked to this city.

Official sources

Rent follows the official Santa Rosa Junior College published rate for a double room. As the exact itemized SRJC budget was not fully detailed in the search results, food, transport, and leisure are estimated based on typical California Student Aid Commission (CSAC) guidelines referenced by the university. Figures apply to 2025-2026.

Figures for Santa Rosa are taken from the published official student budgets listed below, shown in USD for a typical student. Costs vary by housing, lifestyle and exchange rate — always confirm fees, visa and work rules with the university or the official government source before you commit. Cost year: 2025-2026. Last reviewed September 2026.

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