Saddleback College
Out-of-state tuition
$14,812
In-state $1,432
Peer median $8,816
Undergraduates
20,764
Student-faculty ratio 27:1
Peer median 18 : 1
Graduation rate
41.7%
Within 150% of normal time; 200%: 48.4%
Peer median 33.7%
“Peers” are all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S. (by Carnegie Classification).
About
- Type
- Public, 2-year
- Location
- Mission Viejo, California
- Website
- www.saddleback.edu
- Undergraduates
- 20,764
- Student-faculty ratio
- 27 : 1
This collegeRanked colleges nearby
- Setting
- Suburb of a large city
- Nearest major city
- Riverside, about 30 mi
- Nearest international airport
- John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA), about 15 mi
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- Not applicable
- President
- Elliot Stern (President)
- Phone
- 9495824500
- City
- Mission Viejo, California
- Address
- 28000 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635
Degrees & Majors
Graduates in 2025 (first major)
U.S. studentsInternational
All majors, graduates and earnings IPEDS · College Scorecard
*Depends on whether majors have graduates in 2025 or not, Yes / No
**Move mouse on can check deitaled graudates number, click for major detailed information
***Due to privacy policy, graduate salaries are not shown for some majors that has few gradautes
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. | $43,636-$46,324 | |
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies. | $43,636-$46,324 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Anthropology, General. | - | |
| Economics, General. | - | |
| Political Science and Government, General. | - | |
| Sociology, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Psychology, General. | $32,882 |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric. | - | |
| Journalism. | - | |
| Radio and Television. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Astronomy. | - | |
| Chemistry, General. | - | |
| Physics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General. | - | |
| Creative Writing. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Language and Literature. | - | |
| Japanese Language and Literature. | - | |
| Italian Language and Literature. | - | |
| Spanish Language and Literature. | - | |
| Arabic Language and Literature. | - | |
| Sign Language Interpretation and Translation. | - | |
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| History, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General. | - | |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant. | - | |
| Apparel and Textile Marketing Management. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology. | - | |
| Physical Fitness Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician, General. | - | |
| Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician. | - | |
| Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. | - | |
| Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology/Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General. | - | |
| Landscaping and Groundskeeping. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Human Services, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Engineering. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General. | $39,816 | |
| Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Environmental Studies. | - | |
| Environmental Science. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Philosophy. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Architectural Technology/Technician. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician. | - | |
| Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Area Studies, Other. | - | |
| Women's Studies. | - |
| Major | Graduate Salary | Associate |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Studies. | - |
Students
20,764 students in 2025 · Undergraduate men to women 45:55 · Freshman retention 77.1%
- Continuing undergraduates 11,674
- First-year undergraduates 1,706
- Transfers and others 7,384
Undergraduate race and ethnicity (20,764)
Age distribution
Bachelor's
International Students
International share over the last 10 years · gray line: median of all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
400 in 2025 · 2.5% in 2016
Cost
2025 cost per year (out-of-state)
$40,581
- Undergrad tuition (out-of-state)
- $14,812
- Undergraduate tuition (in-state)
- $1,432
- Room and board
- $25,769
Peer median tuition + room and board $19,938 · all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
Tuition rose 158% from 2016 to 2025; room and board rose 115%.
Finances · fiscal year 2024
Revenue$314M
Expenses$239M
Average faculty salary · 2025 (9-month equivalent)
Dark gray ticks: median pay for the same rank at all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
Campus Life
Athletics and varsity athletes NJCAA
| CCCAA | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 91 | - |
| Soccer | 32 | 31 |
| Baseball | 36 | - |
| Water Polo | 22 | 14 |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) | 20 | 12 |
| Basketball | 17 | 13 |
| Tennis | 13 | 6 |
| Cross Country | 9 | 8 |
| Softball | - | 14 |
| Volleyball | - | 14 |
| Swimming | 9 | 4 |
| Beach Volleyball | - | 9 |
| CCCAA | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 98 | - |
| Soccer | 34 | 32 |
| Water Polo | 20 | 14 |
| Baseball | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 16 | 13 |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) | 20 | 8 |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 21 | - |
| Volleyball | - | 17 |
| Tennis | 8 | 8 |
| Golf | 8 | 7 |
| Cross Country | 6 | 9 |
| Softball | - | 13 |
| Swimming | - | 13 |
| Beach Volleyball | - | 12 |
| CCCAA | MEN | WOMEN |
|---|---|---|
| Football | 102 | - |
| Track and Field (Outdoor) | 27 | 13 |
| Baseball | 35 | - |
| Soccer | - | 33 |
| Water Polo | 16 | 17 |
| Swimming and Diving (combined) | 20 | - |
| Cross Country | 13 | 6 |
| Tennis | 8 | 10 |
| Golf | 9 | 7 |
| Volleyball | - | 15 |
| Basketball | 14 | - |
| Swimming | - | 13 |
| Beach Volleyball | - | 13 |
| Softball | - | 12 |
Nearby & Safety
Ranked colleges nearby
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University of California-IrvineIrvine · 12.1 mi
U.S. News #34
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Pomona CollegeClaremont · 37.8 mi
Liberal Arts #3
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Claremont McKenna CollegeClaremont · 38.0 mi
Liberal Arts #3
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Scripps CollegeClaremont · 38.1 mi
Liberal Arts #38
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Harvey Mudd CollegeClaremont · 38.3 mi
Liberal Arts #8
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University of Southern CaliforniaLos Angeles · 48.0 mi
U.S. News #27
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California Institute of TechnologyPasadena · 48.2 mi
U.S. News #5
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University of California-San DiegoLa Jolla · 52.9 mi
U.S. News #29
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University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles · 57.2 mi
U.S. News #20
Peer median 0.4 · all 908 public associate's colleges in the U.S.
Incidents, 2023–2025
From the Clery Act campus safety reports schools file, covering on-campus, non-campus and public property.
Notable Alumni
All 24Notable alumni of Saddleback College include Victor Webster (Canadian actor), Ashley Wagner (Figure skater, 2016 World silver medalist) and Mitch Gaylord (Gymnast, 1984 Los Angeles Olympic gold medalist).
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Victor Webster 1973–
Canadian actor
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Ashley Wagner 1991–
Figure skater, 2016 World silver medalist
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Mitch Gaylord 1961–
Gymnast, 1984 Los Angeles Olympic gold medalist
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Anthony Carter 1975–
Former basketball player and assistant coach
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Kevin Magee 1959–2003
Basketball player, mainly for Maccabi Tel Aviv
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Bryton James 1986–
Actor, child star of Family Matters
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Brandon Hammond 1984–
Former child actor
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Gregory Widen 1958–
Screenwriter and director, creator of Highlander franchise
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Anoeschka von Meck 1967–
Namibian Afrikaans-language author
Recent News at Saddleback College
Summarized daily from the school's official news. Click "Source" for the original story.
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Saddleback College was named a WalletHub Top Ten Community College for the second consecutive year, ranking 6th nationally among 613 institutions and 1st in California.
Source: saddleback.edu -
Saddleback College partnered with Mentor Collective to launch a peer mentorship program in 2021 supporting disproportionately impacted groups, including Latino/Hispanic and nontraditional learners, which improved retention and engagement among participants.
Source: insidehighered.com
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Related News
References and Data Sources
- Saddleback College Official Website
- USNews Bset Global Universities Ranking
- THE World University Ranking
- QS World University Ranking
- ARWU World University Ranking
- US Department of Education College Scorecard
- National Center for Education Statistics
- Forward Pathway US College Ranking Database
Data from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education), U.S. News, THE, QS, ARWU and Clery Act campus safety reports. Data insights are written by the Forward Pathway data team from public data.