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Saddleback College
Saddleback College is a large, public institution located in Mission Viejo, ca. Saddleback College offers associate degrees or certifications in 138 majors.
Key stats
2 Year, Public
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18,370 undergraduates
$1,432 undergraduate tuition
Academics
The degree or certification you pursue is major! Saddleback College is known for its top major, Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.Their student-faculty ratio is 26:1.
Graduation Rate
Retention Rate
26
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular programs
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Business and Management
Health and Medical Professions
Social Sciences and Psychology
Other
Engineering and Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Popular majors
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Psychology, General
Communication and Media Studies
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
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In state
Annual tuition
$1,432
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$938
Cost of attendance*
$2,370
Out of state
Annual tuition
$13,732
Additional expenses
Books & supplies
$938
Cost of attendance*
$14,670
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Student population
Who’s going to be there? Saddleback College has a total enrollment of 18,370, with gender‑binary students split 46% male and 54% female.
Total enrollment
18,370Enrollment by gender
Male
Female
Student type
Full-time
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
44%
African American %
2%
Hispanic American %
30%
Asian %
12%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
6%
Campus info
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Saddleback College so you have more information to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Saddleback College?
Saddleback College is located in Mission Viejo, ca.
How much does it cost for 2 years at Saddleback College?
The estimated cost for 2 years at Saddleback College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $4,740 .
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