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# Saddleback College

Public two-year college in suburban Orange County serving 18,370 students with low tuition and broad liberal arts programs.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 33.553346, -117.665584

### Summary

Public two-year college in suburban Orange County serving 18,370 students with low tuition and broad liberal arts programs.

### Description

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.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 122,205
- **State**: CA
- **City**: Mission Viejo
- **Address**: 28000 Marguerite Pky
- **Zip Code**: 92692
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: https://www.saddleback.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,380
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $14,760
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $1,380
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $14,760
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 18,370
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Large
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities