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Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Suburb

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About Saddleback College

Saddleback College is a public community college in Mission Viejo, California. It is part of the California Community College system and awards over 300 associate degrees, academic certificates, and occupational skills awards in 190 programs. Established in 1968, Saddleback is the oldest and southernmost institution governed by the South Orange County Community College District. Saddleback College is named for the saddle between the twin peaks of Santiago Peak and Modjeska Peak in the Cleveland National Forest.

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Open

Acceptance

$4,152

Net price

17,684

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

A

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

A

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

SAT average

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$4,152

Average net price

$1,156

In-state tuition

$11,860

Out-of-state tuition

Room & board

$1,062

Books & supplies

$13,939

Total cost of attendance

15%

Students receiving Pell grants

1%

Students with federal loans

$9,500

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K
$2,596
$30–48K
$2,657
$48–75K
$6,349
$75–110K
$9,463
$110K+
$10,603

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

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After Graduation

$50,874

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$36,605

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

77%

Retention rate

71%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,075

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

17,684

Total enrollment

66%

Part-time

25

Avg. age at entry

41%

First-generation

Gender balance

55% women
45% men

Race & ethnicity

White
42%
Hispanic
31%
Asian
13%
Two or more races
6%
Black
2%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%

Saddleback College FAQ

Is Saddleback College a public or private school?

Saddleback College is a public institution located in Mission Viejo, CA.

What is the acceptance rate at Saddleback College?

Saddleback College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.

How much does Saddleback College cost?

The average annual net price at Saddleback College is $4,152 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,156 in-state and $11,860 out-of-state.

What is the graduation rate at Saddleback College?

About 48% of students at Saddleback College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.

How much do Saddleback College graduates earn?

Ten years after enrolling, Saddleback College students earn a median of $50,874 per year.

How many students attend Saddleback College?

Saddleback College enrolls about 17,684 students.

Campus

Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons — Nandaro · CC BY-SA 3.0. Additional images are representative.

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