Saddleback College Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (2026)

Mission Viejo, CA · Public · Associate's degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$1,156
Out-of-State Tuition$11,860
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

Saddleback College vs. State and National Averages

Saddleback CollegeCA AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$1,156$16,639$18,082
vs. average—-93%-94%

Outcomes and student profile at Saddleback College

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$50,874
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)48%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$9,500
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants15%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over31%
First-generation students41%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at Saddleback College?

In-state tuition at Saddleback College is $1,156 and out-of-state tuition is $11,860, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at Saddleback College?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for Saddleback College. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for Saddleback College?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for Saddleback College. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is Saddleback College?

Saddleback College enrolls about 17,684 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 27:1.

Is Saddleback College expensive?

In-state tuition at Saddleback College is $1,156, which is 93% below the CA average of $16,639.

How much do graduates of Saddleback College earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at Saddleback College are $50,874 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at Saddleback College take on?

The median debt among Saddleback College graduates who borrowed is $9,500, according to College Scorecard.