CALUMS occupies a strange middle ground in Anaheim—too small to be a major player, too expensive to compete with community colleges, marketed as a business-focused alternative to traditional universities. The student body is diverse and international, which can feel vibrant or scattered depending on your perspective.
Facilities are modest, and the campus doesn't have the gravitational pull of a larger institution. Your network will be smaller and less established. The value proposition here depends entirely on whether you find the right program and the right professor.
Proceed with caution. If CALUMS is your best option, understand exactly what you're getting and whether those connections will matter in your field.