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Saddleback College is a community college located in Mission Viejo, California. Established in 196, it is a part of the California Community College system and awards associate's degrees and academic certificates in over 75 fields of study. The college has a highly reputed science department that offers programs in nursing, physics, environmental studies, and chemistry. The college enrolls more than 20,000 students each term.
Saddleback College is home to more than 15 intercollegiate athletics teams that participate in some of the most competitive community college conferences in the nation. Their official mascot is Gaucho. Some of the notable alumni of the college are Mike Bullock, writer; Victor Webster, Canadian actor; and Cade Gaspar, Major League Baseball pitcher.
Students attend Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, CA, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Saddleback College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in architecture and planning and liberal arts.
Applicants to Saddleback College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Saddleback College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
There are 18,371 students at the school (as of 2007-2008). A large number of students at Saddleback College are 40 years old or older.
The school is a relative bargain, with lower tuition and fees than most schools offering similar degrees.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."
More complete details are provided below.
Saddleback College
28000 Marguerite Pky
Mission Viejo, CA 92692-3635
General Phone: (949) 582-4500
http://www.saddleback.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 597 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, political science, sociology, sign language translation, anthropology, economics, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 277 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business and Management | 153 | business management, accounting, business, taxation, international business, small business management, sales and marketing, electronic commerce, ... |
| Design | 75 | interior design, graphic design, fashion design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 74 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 51 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology, oceanography, physical sciences, biological and physical sciences, astronomy |
| Family and Social Work | 39 | child development, human services, food and nutrition, adult development and aging, family and consumer science, family studies, business and consumer science |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 31 | web design, computer networking, computer science, computer programming, webmastering, computer graphics, systems analyst, computer support |
| Mechanics and Repair | 31 | automobile mechanics, electrical installation and repair, computer repair |
| Beauty and Cosmetology | 30 | cosmetology |
| Medical Support and Technology | 22 | medical assistant, medical lab tech, health service and sciences |
| Architecture and Planning | 19 | architectural tech |
| Media | 18 | radio and television, journalism, graphic communications |
| Construction Trades | 18 | apparel and textile marketing, apparel and textiles, building inspector |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 15 | applied horticulture, landscaping |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 14 | health and physical education |
| Real Estate and Construction Management | 11 | real estate |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 10 | drama, dance |
| Office and Administration | 9 | administrative assistant, office management, data entry |
| Engineering | 8 | engineering |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 7 | science tech |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 6 | culinary arts |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 4 | environmental studies, conservation |
| Engineering Technician | 3 | drafting, manufacturing tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 3 | photography, cinematography |
| Hospitality | 2 | travel services |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | philosophy |
| Transportation | 2 | marine transportation |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 1 | corrections |
| Education and Teaching | 1 | teacher aide, special ed |
Number of programs and degrees for Saddleback College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,114 | 99 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 166 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 142 | 30 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 137 | 59 |
In 2007-2008, Saddleback College had a total enrollment of 18,371 students (12,417 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 60% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 14% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 27% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 89% |
| State unknown | 11% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mission Viejo, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 594 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,858 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,566 |
Financial Aid:
Saddleback College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 891800)
Saddleback College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 76 | 91 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 25 | 28 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 13 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 106 | $86,711 | 123 | $87,594 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 106 | $86,711 | 123 | $87,594 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
Cosmetology/Cosmetologist, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
Small Business Administration/Management
Taxation
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Graphics
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
Apparel and Textiles, General
Building/Home/Construction Inspection/Inspector
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Cooking and Related Culinary Arts, General
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Adult Development and Aging
Business Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
Child Development
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences, General
Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Human Services, General
HOSPITALITY
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
Geography
Geography, Other
German Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Italian Language and Literature
Japanese Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDIA
Graphic Communications, General
Journalism
Radio and Television
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Medical/Clinical Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications, General
Office Management and Supervision
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Photography
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT
Real Estate
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Astronomy
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Saddleback College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in religion and philosophy (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in architecture and planning (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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