Is CSU Fullerton a good company to work for?

CSU Fullerton has an overall rating of 4.2 out of 5, based on over 997 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has been stable over the past 12 months. 83% of employees would recommend working at CSU Fullerton to a friend and 66% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about CSU Fullerton have been left by employees working as Graduate Research Assistant , Instructional Student Assistant and Research Assistant .

Does CSU Fullerton pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, CSU Fullerton employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CSU Fullerton. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CSU Fullerton?

83% of CSU Fullerton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CSU Fullerton 4.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSU Fullerton?

Student Assistant (125) , Research Assistant (35) , Graduate Assistant (18) , Administrative Assistant (14) , Instructional Student Assistant (14) , Teaching Associate (14) , IT Consultant (13) , Lecturer (13) , Graduate Research Assistant (12) , Graduate Teaching Assistant (12) , Graduate Student Assistant (10) , Tutor (10) , Assistant Professor (8) , Graduate Student (8) , Graduate Teaching Associate (8)

What are the pros of working at CSU Fullerton according to real employee reviews?

"Flexible hours and caring professors" ((in 46 reviews)); "Good benefits and tuition reimbursement" ((in 45 reviews)); "Great People and Faculties to work with." ((in 40 reviews)); "Staffs are friendly and helpful." ((in 31 reviews)); "Good work environment and people" ((in 22 reviews))

What are the cons of working at CSU Fullerton according to real employee reviews?

"Pay was low and inconsistent at times" ((in 82 reviews)); "the Parking is horrible." ((in 17 reviews)); "Paying monthly for parking and low salaries (state job)" ((in 17 reviews)); "Minimum wage common among student assistants" ((in 13 reviews)); "Horrible management." ((in 13 reviews))

What are employees saying about CSU Fullerton layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about CSU Fullerton layoffs and their outlook for job security at CSU Fullerton in 2026.

What are the top reviewed CSU Fullerton locations?

Fullerton , Los Angeles , Irvine , Anaheim , Orange , Long Beach , Tustin , San Diego , California , Buena Park , Dana Point , El Segundo , Foothill Ranch , Garden Grove , Glendale , Glendora , La Mirada , Ladera Ranch , Norwalk , Placentia , Valencia , Chino , Murrieta , Ontario , Rancho Cucamonga , Riverside , Santa Fe Springs , Fullerton , Fullerton

CSU Fullerton reviews

4.2

83% would recommend to a friend

(895 total reviews)

Framroze Virjee

81% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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CSU Fullerton has an employee rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars, based on 895 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The CSU Fullerton 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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895 reviews

5.0

May 31, 2012

CSUF Bookstore

Anonymous employee

Recommend

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Pros

Flexible work hours. Easy to trade, give up, and pick up shifts. Relaxed work place and great employees. Fun place to work.

Cons

Can be slow and boring at times.

5.0

May 9, 2012

It was an amazing experience which provided a lot of personal and professional growth.

Marketing director of student leadership institute

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CEO approval

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Pros

There are many opportunities to develop leadership and communication skills. Also, the faculty and staff are very supportive. I would recommend for students to get more involved.

Cons

Some of the down sides with working at CSU Fullerton, or any other school, is that faculty and staff become your boss. If you didn't have good experiences around them before employment then it becomes 3x worse when you become employed by them. I had no problems here but somebody I know did.

4.0

Mar 13, 2012

I enjoyed my time as an adjunct faculty at Cal State Fullerton.

Adjunct faculty

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Pros

Better pay than community colleges, more dedicated student than the community colleges. Smaller class sizes and much better facilities in and out of the classroom.

Cons

California State University Fullerton is a large university and it is easy as an adjunct faculty to be lost and forgotten. As well, the review process is a bit long but I understand the reasoning behind why they set it up the way they did.

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CSUF Bookstore

It was an amazing experience which provided a lot of personal and professional growth.

I enjoyed my time as an adjunct faculty at Cal State Fullerton.

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