At a glance
Average net price
$4,152
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
48.0%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
17,684
In-state tuition
$1,156
Out-of-state tuition
$11,860
Cost of attendance
$13,939
Median earnings (10y)
$50,874
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- Not available
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
32 program areas reported · Heavily focused on humanities & arts (68% of credentials).
- STEM4%
- Health7%
- Business8%
- Humanities & arts68%
- Social sciences8%
- Trades & services6%
- Liberal arts58.1%~10,267 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Business8.4%~1,482 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~1,157 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences2.9%~508 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~508 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~492 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~419 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~401 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Psychology2.1%~375 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~363 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~338 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~232 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Computer science1.1%~203 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~106 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Education0.6%~104 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.6%~103 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~95 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~87 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- History0.5%~87 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English0.5%~85 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture0.5%~83 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~64 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Architecture0.2%~28 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~25 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Engineering0.1%~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~18 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech0.1%~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Library science0.0%~2 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~2 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 4,426 | — | $5,914 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Undergraduate certificate | 4,421 | — | $5,500 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 704 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Associate's | 433 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Associate's | 360 | — | — |
| Biological and Physical Sciences. | Associate's | 332 | — | — |
| Cosmetology and Related Personal Grooming Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 304 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 242 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Associate's | 218 | — | — |
| Economics. | Associate's | 218 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Undergraduate certificate | 206 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Undergraduate certificate | 174 | — | — |
| Real Estate. | Undergraduate certificate | 171 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Undergraduate certificate | 145 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 145 | $73,348 | — |
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 140 | — | — |
| History. | Associate's | 124 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Associate's | 115 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Undergraduate certificate | 111 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Associate's | 109 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Associate's | 100 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Associate's | 100 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Associate's | 100 | — | — |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 98 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Associate's | 97 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Undergraduate certificate | 97 | — | — |
| Business/Commerce, General. | Undergraduate certificate | 96 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Associate's | 90 | — | — |
| Physics. | Associate's | 82 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Associate's | 81 | — | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Associate's | 73 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Associate's | 71 | — | — |
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 65 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Undergraduate certificate | 61 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 61 | — | — |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Associate's | 59 | — | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians. | Undergraduate certificate | 54 | — | — |
| Anthropology. | Associate's | 47 | — | — |
| Design and Applied Arts. | Associate's | 46 | — | — |
| Business Operations Support and Assistant Services. | Undergraduate certificate | 46 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Saddleback College
Saddleback College is a very large institution located in Mission Viejo, California, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 17,684 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Liberal arts, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Saddleback College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $4,152 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $1,156 for in-state students and $11,860 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $13,939 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 48.0%, a average completion outcome. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $50,874 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Saddleback College confers degrees and certificates across 32 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Liberal arts, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by humanities & arts (68% of credentials), business (8% of credentials), social sciences (8% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Mission Viejo, California (suburb), Saddleback College draws students from across California and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Saddleback College
Q.How much does Saddleback College cost?
The average net price at Saddleback College is $4,152 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $13,939.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Saddleback College?
Saddleback College has a 6-year graduation rate of 48.0% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Saddleback College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Saddleback College graduate earns $50,874 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Saddleback College?
Published tuition is $1,156 in-state and $11,860 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Saddleback College located?
Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, California (ZIP 92692).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Saddleback College at their official website.