Saddleback College
Saddleback College is a Public, 2-4 years school located in Mission Viejo, CA. It offers 202 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (1/1/1971 - Current).
Important Academic Statistics
Total 20,764 students attended Saddleback College in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 258 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 640 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 27 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 582 (full-time) and 684 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Saddleback College is 48% and transfer-out rate is 9%. The retention rate is 77% at the school.
| Student Population | 20,764 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Number of Faculty | 898 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Saddleback College is $14,812
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
45% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $3,454 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $14,812 |
|---|---|
| Average Financial Amount | $3,454 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Saddleback College offers 93 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate, 4 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 3,409 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 60 | 0 | 1,128 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 31 | 0 | 2,176 |
| 4 Years Certificate | 2 | 0 | 105 |
| Total | 93 | 0 | 3,409 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Saddleback College are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 3,409 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 1,128 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 2,176 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
- 105 students have earned/completed 2-4 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Visual and Performing Arts | ✕ | 9 completers |
| Interior Design | ✕ | 9 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 96 completers |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | ✕ | 96 |
| Total | 105 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 20,764 students have enrolled into Saddleback College. By gender, 9,416 male and 11,348 female students are attending the school.
There are 8,749 White (42.14%), 509 Black/African American (2.45%), 6,429 Hispanic (30.96%), 2,648 Asian (12.75%), and 8,811 students with other races. 400 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 20,764 | 9,416 | 11,348 |
| American Indian/Native American | 49 | 23 | 26 |
| Asian | 2,648 | 1,194 | 1,454 |
| Black/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 More | 1,324 | 616 | 708 |
| Un-Known | 609 | 282 | 327 |
| Non-resident Alien | 400 | 239 | 161 |
Directory Information
- 28000 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA
- 949-582-4500
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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