Saddleback College
Saddleback College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Mission Viejo, CA. Saddleback College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2025 tuition & fees of Saddleback College is $1,432 for California residents and $14,812 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,737.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 7.86% from last year at Saddleback.
- Total 20,764 students have enrolled in Saddleback and, of that, 10,784 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Saddleback offers 206 programs.
- The graduation rate of Saddleback is 48% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 40.6%.
2025 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2025 tuition & fees at Saddleback College is $1,432 for California residents and $14,812 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 7.86% from last year. The next table shows the 2025 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $1,330 | $9,394 |
| 2022 | $1,332 | $10,292 |
| 2023 | $1,334 | $9,814 |
| 2024 | $1,432 | $13,732 |
| 2025 | $1,432 | $14,812 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Saddleback College offers 202 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, 2-4 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs.
You can view all major programs offered at Saddleback College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 109 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 31 | 0 |
| 2-4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 202 | 0 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 2,014 |
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist | 40 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 20 |
| Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling | 16 |
| Human Services | 12 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management | 362 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 204 |
| Psychology | 176 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 172 |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 124 |
Student Population
Total 20,764 students have enrolled to Saddleback College. By gender, there are 9,416 male and 11,348 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 0.83 to 1.
Saddleback College offers online degree/certificate programs and 10,784 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Asian | 2,648 | 1,194 | 1,454 |
| Black or African American | 509 | 210 | 299 |
| Hispanic | 6,429 | 2,690 | 3,739 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 47 | 26 | 21 |
| White | 8,749 | 4,136 | 4,613 |
| Two or More Races | 1,324 | 616 | 708 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 609 | 282 | 327 |
| Total | 20,764 | 9,416 | 11,348 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Saddleback College is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $3,454 and 45% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 77% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $3,454 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 258 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 582 |