SADDLEBACK COLLEGE (Saddleback)
- 28000 Marguerite Pky
- Mission Viejo, CA 92692
- OPEID College Code: 00891800
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- General Phone: (949) 582-4500
- President: Tod Burnett, Ed.d
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Large Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 23,260
- College Alias: Saddleback
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Saddleback College is a two-year community college located in South Orange County, California. It offers lifelong learning, academic transfer programs, associate degree and certificate programs and career training. There are more than 300 academic programs at the associate degree level, and more than 190 occupational skills programs that prepare students to join the workforce.
Academic study areas include everything from accounting, acting and musical theatre, to economics and education, and nursing or nutrition to oceanography or psychology.
Saddleback College also offers online learning and study abroad programs. Its successful transfer program for students transferring to the University of California or California State University systems ranks high. Universities and colleges that Saddleback students transfer to include UC Santa Barbara, UC Santa Cruz, UC San Diego, Cal Poly San Luis Obispo and San Diego State University, among others.
Saddleback College offers a comprehensive selection of arts programs, where students can choose from degrees in music, photography, art, cinema-television-radio, speech and theatre. There is an on-campus television station, radio station, and 400-seat theatre (McKinney Theatre) - all offering state-of-the-art facilities.
History
Saddleback College was founded in 1968 in Mission Viejo, California.
Academics
The academic calendar for Saddleback College follows the semester format, with fall, spring and summer semesters.
Colleges and Schools
As a two-year community college, the academic units for Saddleback College are divided into departments and divisions, rather than into colleges and schools.
Student Life
Students at Saddleback College can choose from more than 50 student clubs and organizations, or enjoy some of the many sports events, cultural activities or campus arts and entertainment.
Student services include advising, counseling, career planning, job placement services, on-campus childcare, a health center, re-entry services, veterans educational services, and more.
Traditions
Saddleback College is the "home of the Gauchos"(college mascot). The official school colors are cardinal red and gold, with white as an accent color.
Athletics
The Saddleback College "Gauchos" athletic teams have won three national championships, 24 state championships, and many regional and conference titles. The "Gauchos" compete in 20 intercollegiate sports, including:
Men's Sports:
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
Women's Sports:
- Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Water Polo
- Volleyball
Satellite Campuses
Online courses and programs are available through Saddleback College, but there is only one campus location, and it is in Mission Viejo, California.
Community Life
Saddleback College offers a Community Education program with classes that complement the academic curriculum. These are short-term, non-credit classes. Community Education classes are geared for both children and adults in response to a community need. Classes for the community include dance, music, sports, arts, reading and writing, among others.
The Saddleback College Emeritus Institute is a community program that offers courses in subjects geared towards older adults, or senior citizens. These courses are offered at community centers throughout Orange County.
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.saddleback.edu
- Mission Statement
- To provide access to learning opportunities that promote student success; to foster intellectual growth, individual expression, and character development; and to support a dynamic and diverse environment of innovation and collegiality.
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Suburban-Serving Multicampus
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Large Two-Year
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: http:
- Online Application: Apply Online
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Saddleback Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 18%
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 2% | 8% | 18% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,690 | $3,824 | $634 | $500 |
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.8% | 8.5% | 11.7% |
| Number in Default | 16 | 12 | 26 |
| Number in Repayment | 147 | 140 | 221 |
| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $658 | $512 | $512 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $658 | $512 | $512 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $4,594 | $4,376 | $4,184 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,638 | $1,566 | $1,386 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $10,872 | $10,152 | $9,288 |
| Other Expenses | $5,634 | $3,870 | $3,996 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $5,634 | $3,870 | $3,996 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $2,296 | $2,078 | $1,898 |
| In-State | $2,296 | $2,078 | $1,898 |
| Out of State | $6,232 | $5,942 | $5,570 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $18,802 | $16,100 | $15,182 |
| In-State | $18,802 | $16,100 | $15,182 |
| Out of State | $22,738 | $19,964 | $18,854 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $7,930 | $5,948 | $5,894 |
| In-State | $7,930 | $5,948 | $5,894 |
| Out of State | $11,866 | $9,812 | $9,566 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 23,260 Undergraduate: 23,260
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 10,532 Female: 12,728
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 10,532 Female: 12,728
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 7,451 Part-Time: 15,809
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 7,451 Part-Time: 15,809
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 278 | 1% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 832 | 4% |
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 793 | 3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 5,883 | 25% |
| Ages 20-21 | 4,255 | 18% |
| Ages 22-24 | 3,215 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 2,537 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1,320 | 6% |
| Ages 35-39 | 1,086 | 5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 1,875 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 1,806 | 8% |
| Age Over 65 | 488 | 2% |
| Age Unknown | 2 | 0.01% |
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,124 | 518 | 606 |
| Faculty Status | 804 | 237 | 567 |
| Tenured Faculty | 182 | 182 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 804 | 237 | 567 |
| Primarily Instruction | 804 | 237 | 567 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 39 | 37 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 8 | 6 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 273 | 238 | 35 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 116 | 101 | 15 |
| Skilled Crafts | 11 | 11 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 70 | 67 | 3 |
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,962 (230) | $94,872 (107) | $93,169 (123) |
| Instructor | $93,962 (230) | $94,872 (107) | $93,169 (123) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $93,962 (230) | $94,872 (107) | $93,169 (123) |
| Instructor | $93,962 (230) | $94,872 (107) | $93,169 (123) |
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 381 | 255 | 126 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 369 | 248 | 121 |
| Baseball | 34 | 34 | - |
| Basketball | 28 | 16 | 12 |
| Football | 106 | 106 | - |
| Golf | 19 | 11 | 8 |
| Soccer | 20 | - | 20 |
| Softball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Swimming and Diving | 37 | 21 | 16 |
| Tennis | 15 | 7 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 47 | 32 | 15 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 17 | 11 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Water Polo | 30 | 17 | 13 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $25,083 | $14,481 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,000 | $3,000 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 61 | 32 | 29 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Swimming and Diving | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Tennis | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Water Polo | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 37% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 32% |
| Female | 42% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 20% |
| Asian | 36% |
| Hispanic | 30% |
| White | 41% |
| Unknown | 34% |
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | 1 |
| Drug Related | 7 | 6 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | - | 1 |
- Reviewed on: January 29, 2012
Flag Review - Rating:
- This campus is amazing and has an extremely beautiful setting amongst the trees and building architecture. The classes are easy to get into and not too expensive. The teachers are pretty much available all the time and most have PhDs.
The only issue I have is the commute and parking. The parking is a bit hard to find when you go during rush hours.
Overall I'd rate it a 4.
