University of Sonora: Statistics

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#2272 of 14,131 In the World
#136 of 1,756 In Latin America
#21 of 538 In Mexico
#1 of 8 In Hermosillo
#775 of 1,031 For Mining Engineering
Top50% For 69 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate
60%
Type
Non-profit
Funding
Public-private
partnership
Highest Degree
Doctorate
Website
www.unison.mx
Languages
Spanish

Acceptance rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate60%
Admissions RequirementsBachillerato and admission examination
Academic CalendarJanuary to December (January - June; August-December)

We've calculated the 60% acceptance rate for University of Sonora based on the ratio of admissions to applications and other circumstantial enrollment data. Treat this information as a rough guide and not as a definitive measure of your chances of admission. Different programs may have significantly varying admissions rates.

Research profile

University of Sonora has published 11,683 scientific papers with 133,705 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Environmental Science, Physics, Engineering, Philosophy, Quantum and Particle physics, Organic Chemistry, and Materials Science.

Publications
11,683
Citations
133,705

University of Sonora majors

by publication & citation count

Biology
5,535 / 86,144
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
5,474 / 41,891
Chemistry
5,472 / 92,669
Environmental Science
5,174 / 75,799
Physics
5,024 / 81,533
Engineering
4,914 / 80,607
Philosophy
3,898 / 18,426
Quantum and Particle physics
3,866 / 64,452
Organic Chemistry
3,446 / 62,478
Materials Science
3,355 / 59,659
Medicine
2,795 / 39,715
Biochemistry
2,529 / 46,913
Geology
2,397 / 37,535
Geography and Cartography
2,378 / 29,330
Ecology
2,172 / 39,228
Computer Science
1,999 / 29,665
Genetics
1,859 / 27,453
Political Science
1,857 / 14,474
Optical Engineering
1,841 / 29,937
Metallurgical Engineering
1,632 / 29,840
Paleontology
1,550 / 25,634
Chemical Engineering
1,357 / 27,746
Botany
1,254 / 20,276
Nuclear Physics
1,221 / 22,650
Pathology
1,151 / 17,627
Nanotechnology
1,126 / 21,469
Sociology
1,122 / 12,260
Mathematics
1,115 / 16,138
Nutrition and Food Science
1,025 / 21,841
History
1,021 / 14,487
Psychology
1,012 / 16,328
Archaeology
947 / 14,074
Statistics
902 / 13,557
Astrophysics and Astronomy
873 / 14,847
Electrical Engineering
854 / 10,334
Law
818 / 12,267
Physical chemistry
793 / 19,701
Business
765 / 8,297
Environmental Chemistry
737 / 12,233
Agricultural Science
648 / 10,691

Annual publication & citation counts

Year Publications Citations
1993 35 80
1994 29 68
1995 40 82
1996 51 105
1997 62 115
1998 61 188
1999 87 262
2000 77 334
2001 116 392
2002 87 417
2003 102 580
2004 159 573
2005 159 814
2006 162 1019
2007 214 1208
2008 258 1390
2009 292 1689
2010 283 1866
2011 309 2290
2012 326 2643
2013 408 3130
2014 436 3449
2015 482 3864
2016 588 4322
2017 582 4941
2018 722 5962
2019 868 8113
2020 792 11157
2021 829 14406
2022 831 14329
2023 859 15491
2024 783 15830
2025 462 14135
Academic rankings

Tuition

The tuition table for University of Sonora gives an overview of costs but prices are approximate and subject to change and don't include accommodation, textbooks, or living expenses. The costs of programs might differ significantly for local and international students. The only source of truth for current numbers is the university's official website.

Program Tuition Cost (per semester)
Bachelor's Degree MXN $2,500
Master's Degree MXN $3,500
Doctorate Degree MXN $4,500

All costs are in Mexican Pesos (MXN).

Programs and Degrees

Licenciatura Accountancy, Administration, Agronomy, Biochemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Economics, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Engineering, Finance, Foreign Languages Education, Geology, History, Industrial Engineering, Information Technology, Marketing
Maestría Administration, Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Economics, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences
Doctorado Arts and Humanities, Biological and Life Sciences, Engineering, Health Sciences, Natural Sciences, Social Sciences

University of Sonora alumni

  1. David Zepeda

    David Zepeda
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1974-.. (age 52)
    Occupations
    stage actorlawyeractormodelbeauty pageant contestant
    Biography

    David Zepeda is a Mexican actor, model and singer. He is best known for his roles in soap operas such as Acorralada, Abismo de pasión and Por amar sin ley. In 2019, Zepeda made his Telemundo debut in the soap opera La Doña as Jose Luis Navarrete in the second season, which was released in January 2020.

  2. Claudia Pavlovich Arellano

    Claudia Pavlovich Arellano
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1969-.. (age 57)
    Occupations
    lawyerpolitician
    Biography

    Claudia Artemiza Pavlovich Arellano is a Mexican politician and lawyer affiliated with the Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI). She served as Governor of Sonora from 2016 to 2021, the first woman to govern the state. Previously she served as Senator of the LXII Legislature of the Mexican Congress representing Sonora.

  3. Alejandra Valencia

    Alejandra Valencia
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1994-.. (age 32)
    Occupations
    archer
    Biography

    Alejandra Valencia Trujillo is a Mexican archer.

  4. Jesús Zambrano Grijalva

    Jesús Zambrano Grijalva
    Born in
    Mexico Flag Mexico
    Years
    1953-.. (age 73)
    Occupations
    mathematicianpolitician
    Biography

    Jesús Zambrano Grijalva is a Mexican politician who served as President of the Party of the Democratic Revolution from 2011 to 2014 and from 2020 to 2024, becoming the final holder of the position due the loss of party registration in 2024. He also served as Deputy of the LVI and LXI Legislatures of the Mexican Congress, both times representing Sonora, and in the LXIII Legislature representing the Federal District.

All 10 notable alumni

University of Sonora faculties and divisions

Department/Division : Administration and Accountancy Accountancy, Administration, Business Computing, International Business, Law
Department/Division : Biological and Health Sciences Agronomy, Biology, Chemistry, Food Science, Medicine, Nursing, Nutrition, Physical Education, Sports
Department/Division : Economics and Administration Accountancy, Administration, Business Computing, Economics, Finance, International Business, Marketing
Department/Division : Economics and Social Sciences Accountancy, Administration, Business Computing, Economics, International Business, Law, Marketing
Department/Division : Engineering Chemical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering
Department/Division : Exact and Natural Sciences Computer Science, Geology, Mathematics, Physics
Department/Division : Humanities and Fine Arts Acting, Architecture, Dance, English, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Linguistics, Literature, Music
Department/Division : Social Sciences Communication Studies, History, Law, Psychology, Public Administration, Social Work, Sociology

General information

Alternative names UNISON
Universidad de Sonora
Founded 1942
Motto El saber de mis hijos hará mi grandeza
The knowledge of my children will be my greatness

Location and contacts

Address Calle Rosales y Blvd. Luis Encinas s/n Col. Centro Edificio Principal, Planta Alta
Hermosillo, Sonora, 83000
Mexico
City population 856,000

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