College statistics
- Address:
- 28000 Marguerite Pky
Mission Viejo, CA
92692 - Sector Group:
- Public 2-Year
- Official Website:
- https://www.saddleback.edu/
- Setting:
- Suburb
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $1,380
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $14,760
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Saddleback College is a public two-year institution located in Mission Viejo, California, serving the suburban Orange County region. The college enrolls 18,370 students and offers a curriculum centered on liberal arts and sciences, general studies, and humanities, designed to prepare students for transfer to four-year universities or entry into the workforce.
In-state tuition is $1,380 annually, with a total cost of attendance of $1,380 for California residents. Out-of-state students pay $14,760 per year. The college's low in-state tuition makes it an accessible entry point for students seeking to complete their first two years before transferring to a bachelor's degree program.
As a large two-year institution, Saddleback College functions as a transfer pathway: many students complete general education requirements and introductory coursework here before moving to a university to finish their degrees. The college works best for students seeking affordable community college education, those exploring career options before committing to a four-year program, and those who benefit from smaller class sizes and accessible admission. Visit the official website at https://www.saddleback.edu/ for program details and enrollment information.