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California State University - Stanislaus
#666 in Colleges with the Best Professors in America
  • B-
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Turlock, CA
  • 1,125 reviews
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    California State University - Stanislaus Campus Life

    Housing

    Dorms
    NG
    Based on housing cost, capacity, student reviews and additional factors.
    On-Campus Housing Available
    Yes
    Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
    No
    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    —
    Undergrads in College Housing
    8%
    Average Housing Cost
    $6,702/ year
    Poll
    56%
    of students say overall dorm quality is great.61 responses
    Poll
    65%
    of students say the dorms' social atmosphere is great.96 responses

    Food

    Campus Food
    B+
    Based on meal plan cost and student reviews on the food.
    Meal Plan Available
    Yes
    Average Meal Plan Cost
    $3,715/ year
    Poll
    What are the best food options on campus?
    Based on 99 responses
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    • Pizza, Burritos, Chicken Strips & Fries , Salads
      30%
    • Burgers
      16%
    • Amazing pasta bar.
      13%
    • Sandwiches
      13%
    • Healthy
      9%
    • Pizza and chicken strips
      8%
    • Pasta
      7%
    67%
    of students highly rate the dining facilities.72 responses

    Campus Quality

    Campus
    B+
    Based on quality of housing, food services, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Life
    B
    Based on campus diversity, social scene, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Poll
    What is your overall opinion of your school and the campus community?
    Based on 56 responses
    • I love everything about my school and have a lot of campus pride.
      27%
    • I like mostly everything about my school, but there are some things I wish were different.
      54%
    • The school community is okay-we're all just here for an education, nothing more.
      20%
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    Safety

    Safety
    B+
    Based on crimes on campus, local area crime rates, and student reviews.
    Poll
    93%
    of students say they feel extremely safe and secure on campus.69 responses
    Poll
    How does peer pressure affect students' use of drugs and alcohol?
    Based on 41 responses
    • You can have a great social life without drugs or alcohol.
      61%
    • Most people partake in some form, but no one treats you differently if you don't.
      32%
    • You'll definitely feel a little awkward if you don't drink.
      5%
    • If you don't partake, you're left out.
      2%
    Poll
    How visible are the campus police on campus?
    Based on 56 responses
    • Extremely present and willing to assist students.
      30%
    • There if you need them but not overbearing.
      50%
    • Just there to bust up parties or give out parking tickets.
      9%
    • Not very visible.
      11%

    Sports

    Poll
    How popular are varsity sports on campus?
    Based on 109 responses
    • Almost everything on campus revolves around them.
      6%
    • Varsity sports are a big part of campus life.
      38%
    • Varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life.
      52%
    • No one pays attention to varsity sports.
      5%
    Men's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Soccer
    Women's Varsity Sports
    All Track Combined, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

    Clubs & Activities

    Clubs Offered
    Campus Ministries, Drama/Theater, International Student Organizations, Model UN, Radio Station, Student Government, Newspaper, Film Society
    Music
    Choral Groups, Music Ensembles, Musical Theater, Opera, Symphony Orchestra
    Poll
    What are your favorite campus events or traditions?
    Based on 32 responses
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    • Warrior Day
      50%
    • Stan-Fest
      41%
    • Housing off campus events, Huddles
      6%
    • Gallery receptions
      3%
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    Party Scene

    Party Scene
    B-
    Based on access to bars and student reviews on the party scene.
    Poll
    What is the party scene like on campus?
    Based on 68 responses
    • Lots of options Wednesday-Saturday.
      12%
    • Some decent frat/house parties, weekends only.
      29%
    • Good parties are few and far between.
      28%
    • Parties? What parties?
      31%
    Poll
    What is the biggest party event of the year?
    Based on 37 responses
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    • Warrior Day
      65%
    • We have annual Stan Fest's!
      30%
    • Graduation
      5%

    Greek Life

    Men in Fraternities
    5%
    Women in Sororities
    6%
    51%
    of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.95 responses
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