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Saddleback College student guide: campus events and game days, $4,152 average net price, plus places to study, eat and go out near campus in Orange County.
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Campus events and game days, updated every day from the college's own calendars.
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By the numbers
Saddleback College at a glance
Official figures from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard.
Undergraduates17,684
AdmissionOpen
Average net price$4,152per year, after aid
Total cost$13,939per year, before aid
Graduation rate48%
Return for year two77%
Median earnings$50,87410 years after starting
Median debt$9,500at graduation
Students per teacher27 to 1
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Most popular majors
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesAssociate's Degree · 2,882 reported graduates
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesUndergraduate Certificate or Diploma · 2,014 reported graduates
- Business Administration, Management and OperationsAssociate's Degree · 371 reported graduates
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralAssociate's Degree · 204 reported graduates
- Psychology, GeneralAssociate's Degree · 176 reported graduates
Figures describe different reporting cohorts, not the current class. Graduation rates cover first-time, full-time students; earnings cover federally aided students who are working and not enrolled. Net price is an average, not an individual quote.
Source: College Scorecard, data released June 2026. Estimate your own cost with the college's net price calculator.
Coffee and study spots
Cafés and tea rooms close enough to walk between classes.
JC
2.4 mi from campus
2.4 mi from campusJ C Donuts
Donut shopOpen late
Kitchens and bars that stay open into the night.
MA
1.0 mi from campus
1.0 mi from campusMugs Away Saloon
Dive barPlaces to eat
Independent restaurants near campus.
SS
1.2 mi from campus
1.2 mi from campusSelma's Chicago Pizzeria and Tap Room
Pizza restaurantLL
2.2 mi from campus
2.2 mi from campusLemon & Life Sushi
Sushi restaurantNY
2.3 mi from campus
2.3 mi from campusNew York Pizzeria
Pizza restaurantTD
2.6 mi from campus
2.6 mi from campusTierra de Fuegos
Argentine restaurantMB
2.7 mi from campus
2.7 mi from campusMangia Bene Cucina
Italian restaurantSR
3.0 mi from campus
3.0 mi from campusSecond Reef Deli
DelicatessenGyms, salons and studios
Gyms, studios and salons nearby.
SC
0.7 mi from campus
0.7 mi from campusSouth Coast Conservatory
Dance studioMF
0.9 mi from campus
0.9 mi from campusSS
1.2 mi from campus
1.2 mi from campusSablewood Salon
Hair salonSB
1.2 mi from campus
1.2 mi from campusSkincare by Karie
Skin care and makeupSB
1.2 mi from campus
1.2 mi from campusThe Skincare Boutique
Beauty salonSO
1.4 mi from campus
1.4 mi from campusSouth Orange County Martial Arts Academy
Self defense classShops
Bookstores, boutiques and local shops.
KJ
2.3 mi from campus
2.3 mi from campusKaz Jewelry
Jewelry storeArts and culture
Galleries, venues and museums.
SA
2.9 mi from campus
2.9 mi from campusSchaar Art Studio
Art galleryStudent voices
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Questions students ask about Saddleback College
How much does Saddleback College cost?
The average net price after grants and scholarships is $4,152 a year. The total cost of attendance before aid is $13,939 a year. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
What is the graduation rate at Saddleback College?
48% of full-time students finish within 150% of the normal time, and 77% return for their second year. Source: College Scorecard.
Is Saddleback College hard to get into?
Saddleback College has open admission. Source: College Scorecard.
What are the most popular majors at Saddleback College?
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (associate's degree), Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (undergraduate certificate or diploma), Business Administration, Management and Operations (associate's degree). Source: College Scorecard.
How much do Saddleback College students earn after college?
Median earnings ten years after starting are $50,874. Source: College Scorecard.
When was Saddleback College founded?
Saddleback College was founded in 1968. Source: Wikidata.
Where is Saddleback College?
28000 Marguerite Pky, Mission Viejo, CA, in Orange County.
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Distances are straight-line from the campus location in the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS directory. Campus and athletics schedules come from the college's public calendars.