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Students attend Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California, a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Saddleback College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
Applicants to the school appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
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 18,351 students at the school (as of 2005). 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
Admissions Phone: (949) 582-4555
Financial Aid Phone: (949) 582-4860
http://www.saddleback.edu
Saddleback College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 398 | liberal arts and sciences, sign language translation, English, political science, economics, sociology, anthropology, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 187 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Business And Management | 107 | business management, accounting, business, international business, taxation, retail, sales and marketing, electronic commerce, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 61 | child development, human services, food and nutrition, adult development and aging, family studies, family and consumer science, business and consumer science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 51 | psychology, substance abuse counseling |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 45 | medical assistant, mental health services tech |
| Design | 43 | interior design, graphic design, fashion design |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 39 | computer science, computer programming, computer networking, systems analyst, web design, webmastering, computer graphics |
| Mechanics And Repair | 22 | automobile mechanics, computer repair, electrical installation and repair |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 19 | landscaping, applied horticulture |
| Art Studies | 16 | art studies, visual and performing arts |
| Science | 12 | biology, physics, chemistry, oceanography, physical sciences, geology, astronomy |
| Real Estate And Construction Management | 10 | real estate |
| Office And Administration | 9 | office management, data entry, administrative assistant |
| Media | 8 | radio and television, journalism, graphic communications |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | corrections |
| Architecture And Planning | 7 | architectural tech |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 5 | health and physical education |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Beauty And Cosmetology | 4 | cosmetology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama, dance |
| Engineering | 3 | engineering |
| Construction Trades | 3 | apparel and textile marketing, apparel and textiles, building inspector |
| Hospitality | 2 | travel services |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | conservation, environmental studies |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 2 | culinary arts |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Transportation | 2 | marine transportation |
| Engineering Technician | 2 | drafting |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 0 | science tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 0 | photography, cinematography |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, special ed |
| Religion And Philosophy | 0 | philosophy |
Number of programs and degrees for Saddleback College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 717 | 96 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 147 | 42 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 124 | 24 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 88 | 2 |
In 2005, Saddleback College had a total enrollment of 18,351 students (10,371 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 63% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 11% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 87% |
| State unknown | 13% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mission Viejo, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (949) 582-4555
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 754 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 4,274 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,260 |
Financial Aid:
Saddleback College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 891800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (949) 582-4860
Saddleback College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 77 | 83 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 12 | 22 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 89 | $78,701 | 106 | $72,159 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 89 | $78,701 | 106 | $72,159 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | short term | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: 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/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
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
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
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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
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
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 2% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in landscaping and horticulture (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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 placement 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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