It seems that CSUDH has gotten a bad rap. USC was ...

It seems that CSUDH has gotten a bad rap. USC was my first choice but because of work, I had to choose a college within a 5-10 mile radius of my home/job/kids school. At first I was skeptical because at the time, their graduation rate was only 36%. I came to discover that it was because CSUDH allows everyone an opportunity to enter; and those who aren't dedicated to their education, fall by the wayside. However, if you WANT an education, CSUDH will not fail you. Their professors are great and their processes are clear. I do think this university would benefit from higher entry level requirements because it would bring in a higher caliber of student. Also, I would LOVE it if they had a football team! Not a soccer team but a FOOTBALL team. Other than that, I have no real gripe. My education there has been solid and as I gather my letters of recommendation for grad school, I will encourage others to complete their undergrad there. It's a smooth transition for transfer students, diverse environment (age, ethnicity, beliefs, national origin, etc.) and opportunities for exploration and growth are everywhere. CSUDH is a hidden gem.