I went to this university about 20 years ago. The school was very diversified back then and I loved it. I wanted my son to go here but I know he'll feel out of place. However, it is still a beautiful campus. read more

My first semester was fine. Summer I wish I never took summer. My teacher is unreliable didnt answer emails or messages. He didnt post grades in a timely manner either as a matter of fact he didnt post them at all. Due to his inability to post grades by the date he was supposed to my grade now shows my grade as failed and I have to submit a petition for my financial aid. Already 2 weeks delayed now how much longer will it be delayed? I won't take anymore classes with Nakano. Worst teacher I have ever had. All assignments were pre made and he wasnt present at all and his syllabus was hard to understand. Your required to reply to students but thats kind of hard when he doesn't approve the discussion posts on time read more

Took a guided tour so my daughter is not yet going there, but we were impressed: very nice & knowledgeable staff and tour guide, Beautiful campus, LOVE the cats, and small classrooms. Loved that they have an international program and everything was so clean and well organized. We've been on a few college tours that were a hot mess. Also LOVE the napping pods :) Yes, the surrounding area did not seem too "happening" and right, no football team. I guess it's whatever students are really interested in that will determine this to be a good or bad choice. read more

Terrible school. I attended here three years and the professor never taught anything meaningful or relative to the homework. It was always some advertisement for Ford products, or food companies. They would leave you with hours of homework that you would have no clue on how to do. They will squeeze every last cent from you possible and will even charge you for dropping out of the university. Out of the three years here I never made any friends. The city of Turlock is also terrible with their infrastructure so it's a headache if you want to live nearby because you would think this city would be smart in their roads but they're not. You literally can't make a u-turn anywhere. There's also no night life and now even the cafes are a quick get in and get out style. There's literally no place to relax besides your house which will be burning because the weather around this area is terrible. read more

You are taught nothing. I got a 4 year degree and a credential here and I am no more qualified to teach after a year and half in this credential program, then I was before it. You learn nothing. YouTube and your own research is how you learn at this place. Also fuck the geese that attack you. read more

Delta College was better resource wise. Aside from resources professors, Facilities, and activities are pretty solid. read more

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My B.A. at CSUS was next to worthless. I was a Organizational Communication major with a Journalism Minor. I didn't learn any more than I would have on YouTube and the only highlights of my 4 years were learning tips from a Modesto Bee journalist who taught 1 class (then they ended that) and being on KCSS. But the thing that bothered me most is when I became successful, they'd call me for donation$ (which I sent) but when my dad died & I moved back, I tried volunteering at my Alma Mater. The Communication professors had zero interest in having a free club, or workshop to teach their students how to get jobs in media. Isn' that crazy? Then, a month later I got a call to give a donation. Uh! So in other words, they were interested in my money, but nothing more. Also, they spend $$$ on speakers like Sarah Palin. NO UNIVERSITY SHOULD PAY A POLITICIAN TO TALK. EVER. No wonder they hate the name "Turkey Tech" ... it fits them. read more

PROS: - Respected university in the inner suburbs of CA - Beautiful grounds at this school - Professors are highly educated and really care about their students success - Large parking lots (that you need a permit for) - Provides student housing for students close to the university CONS: - Area the university is located in, there isn't much to do (bad if you are looking for a nightlife) - Expensive (as any university) - Delay in getting a response to messages for professors and/or other staff members - Lots of people taking photography shoots on the property as it is so nice read more

Did my undergrad here. Great professors, great friends. Close enough to home so I stayed with my parents so I can't comment on living there. Really pretty campus. read more

Beautiful campus. Has opened paths around campus to walk and go around your bike. Very nice to have a photography session in the afternoons.

I love the school. The professors and Dr. June are amazing!! The education students receive is excellent. An article was done within the last two years comparing the school to Harvard. I won't disagree. Some of the challenges the school is working on right now are diversity. The campus isn't very diverse. The administration is aware of it, and it's being addressed. Another thing I love about the campus is the wildlife. The campus is like an oasis. It's beautiful. It's a wonder more people don't take photos and photographers aren't around the block. If you're considering attending, do it! Also, major in economics (total bias), or whatever you want. Go Warriors! read more

I have heard so many rumors hat this school is know for racism but I had to experience it myself.. I think it's a very great school I made many new friends ! The school doesn't have a football team but that was not a problem for me. Im majoring in physiology and I always receive the support from the professors and the counselor as well! I recommend this school if you want to make new friends, enjoy the hot weather and the beautiful campus!! And no it is not racist, the school has a mix of all different types of people and we all respect each other read more

My experience as a male student of color was terrifying. I am a first generation student of Pakistani decent, and moved up north to the Central Valley in search of a better life to start a career, after moving to an apartment and starting my path to a bachelor's as a full time student I've experienced countless instances of dirty looks from the people in this town and the school itself. It is hard to imagine this in 2024 but the Central Valley is a predominantly red district full of elder people who grew up in a time where racism was the norm. Unfortunately there is much of that in this institution, the campus police will stalk students who are "perceived" as threats with no evidence whatsoever, understand it is a small town with a lot of racism and discrimination and it seeps into this institution as well. On a side note, this is a institution that is hardly recognized and you will have to explain where it is, the degree is a BA not a BS so you'll have a harder time finding a job. There is an incredibly distressing and uncomfortable vibe for students of color and makes studying that much difficult, my advice if you are an open minded student of color stay away from this university as it is not worth your peace of mind, you will find better opportunities elsewhere such as San Francisco State or Sacramento State universities. The town and the school are in the boonies which are the middle of nowhere, there is no credible education and no opportunities in the Central Valley, go at your own risk. read more

Stan State has provided me with great opportunities. I graduated with my BS, was able to learn and also obtained an internship. Since then I have worked for several awesome tech and non-tech companies out in the bay. Professors taught us to dream big and don't give up. I gave it 4 stars because they don't have a football team and school spirit is on the low side. School spirit does exist but it's more of a commuter school so students mainly go to class and leave. Also, they should reach out and try to attract students further in distance rather than just Stanislaus area. It'll definitely diversify the school which will bring more upbringing. For the guy who talked so low...since you have your "BA and masters"? Weren't you taught with some manners and respect? After all, you're speaking on your own college. Just saying....oh also, and if only you followed instructions and actually read lol read more

Amazing University with great professors. I am thankful for the kind people in this school they're always finding a way to help you. You'll make friends fast and the campus is beautiful. the walk to Dutch bros is always fun with friends and I love how there's always something to look at on the way there! read more

I did a topographical research already on a specific major before I reached out to the operational offices of the specialized major to find it's college offices and other information. All school systems work a little differently and their offices/colleges/buildings have different names. This is a review of the one office staff for a number the school website provided for the public; I was trying to find the college and other information, of a particular major and the person handling the phone directed me to a website straightaway. If she was working in that specialized major and specific college, and knows where to find the information--"go to the school website, click on 'word', then on 'word' then at this 'word' & you'll find the information you need".... she should have some information on hand for some dates/locations if she knew where to access the data, and what information was provided on the site where she was directing me. She made me feel like I was asking a stupid question (I knew I wasn't); our interaction was not representative of the higher education system and customer service. ***She may need to rethink what she considers common knowledge*** read more

Want to screw your life beyond repair and get scammed? While this school is not a diploma mill, it might as well be one almost on the quality of Trump University especially if your doing business which will always feel like Trump Univerisity no matter where you go. We got the college for you. Go to a vocational school before going here or else you will be left without a job and no room for FAFSA, however, there will still be some cheap community colleges that can provide some training and can be paid for out of pocket. Thanks to this joke of a university, I became poor along with my two brothers. Pros: -It's cheap and affordable -You will get an education -Some programs (Nursing, Econ, Math) are decent. -It actually offers STEM programs unlike some online schools Cons: -You likely will not have a job -Your job will be automated, outsourced, or not in demand. -There is no engineering department -The education you will get is too general -You will not pay back your student loan due to interest -You will end up in debt if you couldn't find a job or didn't go to MJC before going here. -It's a waste of FAFSA money and your better off dropping out for a college / trade school with more connections. Look up the SAP policy so that you can realize that you need to spend your time wisely, do not be a dudebro and waste your time partying. The main reason why this place is bad is because the material for all majors (Yes - Even STEM) is due to everything being not hands on or being specialized enough to get you a job. In any university no degree guarantees a job. Some programs are great like Nursing and Math while others are a complete joke. If your looking for a quick way into med school, this school could work too, but if your looking for a job go elsewhere. What does this place have? Teachers that don't care about their students other than progressing an agenda to make the students corporate lapdogs. Meet the firms night which is designed to make you a corporate lapdog where you attend networking events just so they can laugh at you for having no skills or the same skills as everyone else. Primerica often comes to the business school to get students knowing how worthless their degree is in the real world. Accounting and Finance are pretty much a jokes. In fact most business related careers are automated, being nothing more than button pushing. Even if you do STEM, your fate is getting hired by Galileo Wine Company (who funds this college) as a contract worker only to then be tossed out in the capitalist fashion. I saw a man on linkedin who took 9 years for a math degree as a part time student and what does Galileo do. Galileo decides to only hire him as a contract worker for 6 months and then throw him out. A lot of people do not understand how the corporate environment works. Do you really want to go corporate, there is no money to be made with companies that ask absurd requirements like job experience as a fresh graduate. It's a nightmare of progressive credentialism, tests, out of touch bosses, and much much more. How do you then pay your debts off? You simply can't in any feasible way since there are no connections which means no job although this university is cheap. Especially if you did nothing during your 4 years. Go to Sac, Fresno, Chico if you want value for a 4 year in STEM. They have real degrees and real connections. The environment is better and not a waste of time. Go to Stellar, Modesto Trade School, or some other trade school if you want a job. Go anywhere, but here unless you are looking for a get it done quick degree (in math, econ, or one of the ba degrees). Stan's CS program is only ok at best. Go become a trucker, NCCT, or Job Corps if you are simply only looking to be employed and do not want to pay money for a trade school, but have no real career goals. Go to Dehart, Modesto Trade School, and MJC if you want skilled trades. Payscale has shown that most grads have only landed in three types of job, software developer (you can get this with certs out of high school), staff accountant, and some HR positions (you can do this with a seminar in employment law). This shows that most of the programs will not land you a job except for nursing, CS, and accounting. Go to American River College, MJC if you are looking for a second chance in picking the right college. If you have already done MJC then good. Visit the military if you want to be re skilled. Don't sit around and be inactive. If you are not liking it, then leave. read more

If you wish to get an idea of what CSU Stanislaus or any other university is like, then a website like Yelp will not help you. As the previous reviews will tell you, the experience of a college will vary from person to person. What one would consider a waste of time another would consider a life-changing event in their life, and no opinion of mine or anyone else will really give you an idea of what CSU Stanislaus is like for you. There are many people in the area who have the mindset of "OH MY GOD I HAVE TO GET AWAY FROM HERE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE ITS JUST TERRIBLE LIVING HERE BLAH BLAH BLAH" and that's fine for some, but believe it or not there are actually people who enjoy going to school in Turlock. And while I cannot defend the other departments in the school, I can say that the College of the Arts that CSU Stanislaus has an amazing faculty and wonderful facilities. The campus itself is quite beautiful, especially in the fall, and the apartment-style dorms are indisputably some of the best in the entire state, CSU, UC, or otherwise. But don't take my word for it, because I can only give you my opinion based on my experiences. If you really want to see what the campus is like, you'll have to find out for yourself. read more

Stanislaus State, otherwise known as Turkey Tech. (probably due to its location in the town that once housed the headquarters for Foster Farms). Top ten reasons NOT to go to CSU Stan. 10. You love, love, love college football! 9. You don't want to have to explain where Turlock is, every time you tell someone where you go to school. 8. You don't like being chased by blood thirsty geese on your way to class. 7. You want a variety of unique and awesome bars, restaurants and shopping near your school. 6. You want to live in a town with lots of job and internship opportunities. 5. You have terrible allergies and would like to continue to breath. 4. You want your college campus to have some character. 3. You want a degree from a school that will garner you respect and favor. 2. You want a memorable college experience to go with your degree. 1. You grew up in the valley! Get out! Seriously though, This is the 4th college I've been a student at, and the education they provide is on par with others in the CSU system. They even have above average MBA and nursing programs. But the location sucks! This has to be one of the worst places to go to school in California. The faculty (most of them) are friendly, caring, and good at what they do. The schools administration however, make more bad choices than Brittany Spears, and make the students pay for their idiocy. The staff in the cashiers office is downright rude, and the counciling staff is in need of training. If you are considering enrolling at CSU Stan., it should be your absolute last choice! Consider these schools instead. They are in a reasonable proximity to the central valley but have much more to offer for about the same money... Sacramento State Chico State Fresno State San Francisco State Sonoma State read more

As a first generation student coming from a Mexican family, I love this school , I haven't experienced any racial issues or anything. The professors are really sweet and understanding ! read more

I graduated with a BA from this awful "university" and immediately enrolled in the MBA and Credentialing programs while working full time during the day (hey, it was local). Graduate classes were few and far between, often not being offered at all some semesters. Nevertheless, I eventually completed ALL my MBA coursework with a 3.6 GPA but was DENIED my Masters Degree because I went five months over the arbitrary seven-year time limit found in the fine print of the course catalog. Stanislaus' then voided all my coursework and told me to retake the GMAT exam, re-apply for admission, and re-take all my MBA courses. I wouldn't send my dog here to be trained. read more

This university is well overpriced. They make students pay for things during online learning that we can't even access. Also, for the New Student Orientation we still had to pay $75. I have no idea why. It was online. They claim to keep costs to a minimum but that is like saying Bernie Sanders is a Republican. I've had teachers that don't even teach items that are related to their subject. I had to take a Lab Safety Quiz, all lab students have to, and there were 3 questions that didn't have anything to do with Lab Safety whatsoever. The President, Ellen Junn, is a quack and has no idea what she is doing. All the decisions made by the administration is for the benefit of the administration and most of the time hinders the students. CSU Stanislaus is a waste of time and money. read more

I love it here! Not only is the campus beautiful but so far all of my professors have been extremely helpful. I will be starting my second year and am pretty excited to see how my classes will go! All my professors have made it easy to adjust to the college life. read more

Not sure about the classes or the teachers here, but they do have a very beautiful campus in the middle of Turlock. The little lake there is great for phot shoots or even just feeding the ducks. Check it out if you can. read more

The 4 years I went to this place I didn't drink one drop of alcohol or put my penis in one vagina. Serious.

Coming out of high school, I never, ever thought I would end up attending lowly CSU Stanislaus, A.K.A. "Turkey Tech." I am about to finish my English degree here, and I have to say: my experience at Stanislaus has been pretty fantastic. It may be humble; it may have been hit hard by the financial crisis and rather shady administrative choices; it may not even have a French program anymore (a fact that still has me furrowing my brow in frustration); but CSU Stanislaus has been very good to me. The English department, for one, is chock-full of outstanding professors who have all gotten top-notch educations and have published quite a bit; I have learned a lot from my classes on Shakespeare, 20th Century British Novelists, Milton, etc. Secondly, I defy you to find a college radio station around the state that is COMPLETELY student-produced and has such a diverse mix of music that you don't normally hear on mainstream radio. (For those of you wondering, 91.9 KCSS is the name, and playing the Valley's True Alternative is the game!) I work at KCSS as a broadcaster and as one of the music directors, and through this invigorating, educational experience I have realized that I want to pursue radio after I graduate. Thirdly, through both the English department and working at the campus radio station, I have made friends. Fun, happy, intellectually stimulating, on-my-wavelength, good friends. This is a feat I was not fortunate enough to have accomplished in my K-12 years or in my one lonely semester at Saint Mary's College of California (a private school that is ridiculously expensive, though academically comparable to anything offered in the public realm). All in all, despite my former prejudices, and despite some of the more unsavory aspects of the campus-such as the fact that, yes, it's located in the cultural armpit of California and that, yes, some of the departments (*cough,* Foreign Languages! *cough) are seriously lacking-I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at CSU Stanislaus and am proud to have done so. P.S. Nick (with whom I believe I have Senior Seminar), I happen to like the geese! x-D read more

I graduated from Stan State in 2002 and my college years were an amazing experience. My recommendation for anyone going to school here is to get involved. You meet wonderful people and create friendships that last a lifetime. I am still friends with many of the people I met in college and keep in contact. Classes were decent size and the professors were always available. I lived in the dorms all four years and didn't mind it at all. I would visit friends at other campuses and CSU Stan definitely has some of the best dorms in the state. The individual rooms really made the difference when picking this school over others. I am not sure why other reviewers mention how long it takes to graduate because I was out in 4 years and so were a lot of my friends. Also to the guy who didn't know why it was Turkey Tech, that just shows another difference in experiences. Learning the history was important to me and so in case you are interested, it is called Turkey Tech because Turlock used to be the turkey capital and so it was a nod to the town. Sure they don't have football but I went to many of the basketball games and they were always a great time. Again, college is what you make of it and if you get involved and take pride in your school, I'm sure you are going to have a different experience than someone who is just commuting for classes and leaving right after. read more

This "school" varies from program to program, but the Ed Counseling department is rampant with awful adjunct professors who couldn't care less about students, mismanagement, extreme academic mobbing and psychological abuse, favoritism, nepotism, gross incompetence, disgusting abuses of power, and bullying. This kind of culture seeps into the students and then it becomes a free for all. My undergrad years were great; my graduate school years were a shark tank and quite possibly the most horrible experience of my life. Prospective students beware; it's almost a degree mill. read more

I live in the Foothills and chose csustan solely because I could get a B.A. and not have to move away from friends and family. The commute isn't bad. The campus is pretty and well maintained. Staff is generally helpful. (Art department) teachers are incredibly helpful. The place has a small town feel which I like, and people are respectful of others here. This review is based on the campus, classes, and faculty. Other personal experiences and shenanigans have been omitted. read more

I was skeptical going to a CSU in Turlock, there's nothing really around. However, I have found that it's not too bad. A few random pros and cons... PROS (my experience) The campus is very nice. Teachers are good, at least in Business (you do get some teachers who aren't fantastic but at least try to be helpful). The counselors are great, I get an overall feeling that teachers and staff want you to do well, and they really do help you out. Of course, if you need help with something you must seek it, answers and help won't come tumbling towards you out of nowhere. You can save money going to this school because the price of living around here is much less than a large city. CONS When starting, it seems like there are a lot of surprise expenses and tests you have to pay for ($50 here, $75 there, $20 over there... etc.). There are limited companies around the area, so impressive internship opportunities are limited. You're stuck with a bunch of small companies here and there, and they're hard to find. Gallo is the big kahuna around here and they're very clique based, so if you're not exactly how they want, there goes your one chance at a large company, and they only offer a few internships. Job fairs have lots of Sacramento based opportunities (for jobs and internships) which are not exactly feasible. The amount of advertising they do for Becker (CPA exam training) makes me uncomfortable, it's excessive. There's not much to do around here. On windy days, it looks like a tornado has ripped through the campus, there are large branches everywhere (size of young trees), it's actually pretty dangerous. It's freaking hot. I don't know why some people are saying that it takes long to graduate, that's not my case at all, I'm a transfer student and am on track to finish in less than two years. There's no way I would have to take "up to 4 years" doing my upper division coursework lol The lack of internship companies is the biggest downfall of this school, if you plan on interning and have the opportunity to go somewhere else do it for that one reason. If not, it's a good school as long as you put in effort. read more

I graduated from Stan State in 2013 with my Bachelor's degree in Psychology. I love this university! The professors and staff here have been nothing but nice and helpful. My only complaint is the price of the parking permit, it's too much! Overall I had a good experience here and definitely will be attending here for my masters degree. read more

So I came here for my freshmen year of college and had way too much fun joining a fraternity and partying it up. I know imagine partying in a sleepy town like Turlock right? Well the only way to get social at this school is to join a fraternity or sorority (for girls). That would be my advice for people wanting to to come to this school. I am back for graduate school for social work and I have to say the department is ok nothing special about it. I ended up finishing my BA at San Francisco State which turns out to be my fourth college I have attended. The others were Santa Rosa JC, Biola University, and CSU Stanislaus. Like another review mentioned already if you want a great student life experience with college football or any other big time sports scene DO NOT GO HERE! Out of high school I could of gone to Fresno State and I seriously regret it! I love college football and going to schools without it has made my college experience suck big time! read more

Administration sucks. Staff is not trained. Wrong answers given from staff to students which causes delays in education. No two people here will give you the same answers. read more

I got a couple of degrees from here. I have to say I love the school. It's my home town. But the executive MBA program is a joke. You learn a little bit about a lot of things and at the end you don't know anything to get you a job. There are no internship programs or anything to help students get jobs. It's a dead end street with high price tag. I actually regret getting my executive MBA. I wish I would have done something else where I actually get trained or learn a skill so I can get a job. read more