California State University, Stanislaus

Beautiful campus! Great place to walk. Just watch out for goose/duck poop

When it comes to choosing a college that truly values students, fosters personal growth, and provides an affordable path to success, California State University, Stanislaus stands out as an underrated powerhouse. The campus is beautiful, the class sizes are small, and the faculty actually know your name. Professors care about your future, not just about publishing research. You’re not just a number at Stan State — you’re a person, and that makes a huge difference. Stanislaus State also offers exceptional value. Tuition is reasonable, financial aid is accessible, and you leave with a degree employers respect — without the crushing debt. The campus is tight-knit, safe, and full of supportive peers. If you or your child is looking for a university where they’ll be guided, not left behind, this is the place. Now, let’s talk about UC Davis — a school that runs more like a soulless academic factory than a place of learning. Overcrowded lecture halls. Disconnected faculty. Mind-numbing bureaucracy. Good luck getting a counselor’s time when you need it or any real academic support unless you aggressively chase it down. The cost? Outrageous. For what? A name? Prestige? That won’t pay the bills when you’re saddled with loans and a diluted education. Don’t be fooled by shiny rankings and polished brochures. UC Davis scores a 0 out of 100 in student-first education. It’s a high-stress, low-support environment that prioritizes research output over student outcomes. For parents: ask yourself — do you want your child to thrive, or to survive in a system that treats them like an ID number? If you care about real learning, real support, and real return on investment — Stanislaus State is the better choice. Hands down.

I went here for my Bachelors degree and now for my graduate. Everything for my Bachelors was smooth but it seems quality has gone down here significantly or maybe it's just because I'm in graduate school. I have run into a multitude of issues here with a few things that I had to do for my graduate program. Most significantly, my MPN did not show up in the Financial Aid office system. I have been getting the run around with it and getting very little response. I was first referred to the loan coordinator with nothing but a first name only. Then, after searching for it myself, I emailed over the course of 2 weeks, I emailed 2 times with no response. I also called twice in that time. First time, I was told that they were doing something on the backend and I should check back in 24-48 hours. I checked back in 48 hours and was told it would be fixed by "Thursday" which was 3 days from that point in time. Thursday comes and goes and still nothing. I understand being bombarded or out of their control, but there is no excuse to have zero correspondence (beyond being told to just wait) with students regarding loan issues. Emails ignored, etc. This is the lives and futures of real life people that are impacted. Sometimes, housing and other basic life needs are also impacted. There should definitely be more than "just wait" being given over the phone through another staff member. Overall, I have to say that the experience has been a disappointment. I will update review if it improves, but my issue has yet to be resolved and the process has been nothing short of frustrating. On another note, my professors seem great and invested in their students.

It’s a huge blessing knowing little ones are in such good hands while also being part of the Stan State community. Highly recommend this center for families looking for quality childcare and early education.

Great college, beautiful campus. On my way to getting my bachelors, has a less expensive tuition than most colleges.

Come here for community events all the time. 4th of july was a hit. Came today for their fall carnival. Awesome our kids had a blast. All the students were into what they were doing. Thank you for contributing to the comminity.

The teachers are great, the campus is beautiful, and I have nothing but good things to say about since I started going here… It’s outstanding! And I’m so blessed to be here!