Saddleback College

https://www.saddleback.edu

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

2024 Average Net Price

$8,122

After Financial Aid

2023 Default Rate

0.725%

on Student Loans

2024 Enrolled Students

20,764

29.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

48%

657 Graduates

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Saddleback College is $1,380, which is $6,780 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,122.

In 2024, 45% of undergraduate students attending Saddleback College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$1,380

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Saddleback College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Saddleback College is $−6,780 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Saddleback College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,122

2024 Value

27.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Saddleback College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,122. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Saddleback College grew by 27.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Saddleback College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$22,670

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saddleback College was of $22,670 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 10.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Saddleback College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

45% of undergraduate students at Saddleback College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.27% with respect to 2023, when 44% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Saddleback College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

0.725%

2023 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2023 the default rate for borrower's at Saddleback College was 0.725%, which represents 1 out of the 138 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Saddleback College had a total enrollment of 20,764 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Saddleback College is 6,165 students and the part-time enrollment is 14,599. This means that 29.7% of students enrolled at Saddleback College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saddleback College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.1% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 6.38% Two or More Races, 2.45% Black or African American, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saddleback College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25%), followed by White Female (20.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saddleback College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 20,764 students. The full-time enrollment at Saddleback College is 6,165 and the part-time enrollment is 14,599. This means that 29.7% of students enrolled at Saddleback College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Saddleback College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

77%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Saddleback College was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Saddleback College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Saddleback College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
8,749 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
6,429 enrolled students
Asian
2,648 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saddleback College is 42.1% White, 31% Hispanic or Latino, 12.8% Asian, 6.38% Two or More Races, 2.45% Black or African American, 0.236% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.226% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 609 students (2.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 631 more women than men received degrees from Saddleback College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saddleback College is white (4,284 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,518 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Saddleback College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,846 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (345 degrees) and Humanistic Studies (270 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Saddleback College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,098 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (53 degrees), and Human Sciences (168 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saddleback College are Other managers (224,750 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (172,849 people), Postsecondary teachers (116,527 people), Marketing managers (94,477 people), and Chief executives & legislators (82,354 people).

The most specialized majors at Saddleback College in 2024 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,098 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (53 degrees), Human Sciences (168 degrees), Physical Sciences (115 degrees), and Communications (252 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saddleback College are Surgeons, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Saddleback College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (5,098 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (53 degrees), Human Sciences (168 degrees), Physical Sciences (115 degrees), and Communications (252 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Saddleback College are Elementary & secondary schools (411,429 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (307,160 people), Computer Systems Design (196,417 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (182,633 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (116,767 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Saddleback College.

Most Common (2024)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
1,982 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
53 degrees awarded
Child Care Provider
27 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Saddleback College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 1,982 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Saddleback College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

4,075

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

4,706

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 4,075 degrees were awarded to men at Saddleback College, which is 0.866 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,706).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Saddleback College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 2,277 degrees were awarded to men at Saddleback College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.893 times less than the 2,551 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 2,551 degrees were awarded to men at Saddleback College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.12 times more than the 2,277 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24% of students graduating from Saddleback College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 48% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,284 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,518 degrees awarded
Asian
840 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saddleback College is white (4,284 degrees awarded). There were 1.7 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,518 degrees).

3.11% of degree recipients (273 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
2,225 degrees awarded
White Female
2,146 degrees awarded
White Female
2,078 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saddleback College is white female (2,225 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (2,146 degrees).

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