Is CSU Fullerton a good company to work for?

CSU Fullerton has an overall rating of 4.1 out of 5, based on over 995 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 82% 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 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at CSU Fullerton. This rating has improved by 5% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at CSU Fullerton?

82% of CSU Fullerton employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated CSU Fullerton 4.2 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.1 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at CSU Fullerton?

Student Assistant (124) , Research Assistant (35) , Graduate Assistant (17) , 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 47 reviews)); "Great benefits and Family oriented" ((in 39 reviews)); "Great People and Faculties to work with." ((in 37 reviews)); "Staffs are friendly and helpful." ((in 27 reviews)); "Motivated students, flexible schedule, fun classes, good direct management, nice campus" ((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 81 reviews)); "the Parking is horrible." ((in 19 reviews)); "Paying monthly for parking and low salaries (state job)" ((in 16 reviews)); "management is pretty bad sometimes" ((in 16 reviews)); "Minimum wage common among student assistants" ((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

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(893 total reviews)

Framroze Virjee

80% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

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CSU Fullerton has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 893 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).

Reviews by job title

893 reviews

2.0

Mar 22, 2023

Reconsider higher ed in general, especially CSUF

Student services professional iii

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Insurance (health/dental/vision), PTO/sick leave, tuition waivers

Cons

Micromanagers won’t let you telecommute; lots of shady politics within leadership; terrible pay structure and little growth opportunities

5.0

Mar 9, 2023

Good Place to work

Program coordinator

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours, understanding and empathetic staff, engaging and dynamic work environment.

Cons

Hiring process takes a while. Was in a grant position so limited employment time.

5.0

Mar 1, 2023

Supplemental Instructor

Supplemental instructor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I enjoy working as an SI because it's a really fun activity. You get to socialize with a lot of students and help them get better grades.

Cons

I don't really see any cons in working as an SI leader. It's a part-time job so it's not very time demanding or tiring.

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Reconsider higher ed in general, especially CSUF

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Supplemental Instructor

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