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California State University Reviews

3.9

68% would recommend to a friend

(384 total reviews)

Timothy P. White

80% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

California State University has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 384 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The California State University employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Education industry (3.7 stars).

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384 reviews
4.0
1 Apr 2026

Great Benefits

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great community, professional development opportunities, job security

Cons

Not much flexibility, pay can be stagnant

5.0
4 Dec 2025

My way of giving back

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility in schedule, plus it keeps me current with the ways the soon to be professionals work and think.

Cons

Grading, there aren’t graders for helping with the load.

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Glassdoor has 437 California State University reviews submitted anonymously by California State University employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if California State University is right for you.