Saddleback College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,380

7.14% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$6,387

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

18,370

31.1% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

41.7%

349 Graduates

About

Saddleback College is a higher education institution located in Orange County, CA. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Saddleback College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,758 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (362 degrees), and General Health Services (204 degrees).

In 2023, 8,252 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Saddleback College. 55.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 44.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (3,968 degrees), 1.63 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,430 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Saddleback College is $1,380, which is $−6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saddleback College was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 184 total borrowers.

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Saddleback College is $1,380, which is $6,873 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,387.

In 2023, 44% 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

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Saddleback College was $1,380. The cost of tuition at Saddleback College is $−6,873 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,253).

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

Average Net Price

$6,387

2023 Value

7.97%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Saddleback College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,387. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Saddleback College grew by 7.97%.

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

$20,452

Room and Board

$938

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Saddleback College was of $20,452 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 18.5% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $938. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 16.5% 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

44%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

44% of undergraduate students at Saddleback College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 2.33% with respect to 2022, when 43% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Saddleback College was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 184 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 18,370 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Saddleback College is 5,722 students and the part-time enrollment is 12,648. This means that 31.1% of students enrolled at Saddleback College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Saddleback College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.3% White, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 6.4% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.267% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Saddleback College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.4%), followed by White Female (20.7%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

31.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Saddleback College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 18,370 students. The full-time enrollment at Saddleback College is 5,722 and the part-time enrollment is 12,648. This means that 31.1% of students enrolled at Saddleback College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.3% 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

75%

2023 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 75%. 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 (2023)

White
8,138 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
5,501 enrolled students
Asian
2,296 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Saddleback College is 44.3% White, 29.9% Hispanic or Latino, 12.5% Asian, 6.4% Two or More Races, 2.38% Black or African American, 0.267% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.24% 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 41.7% White, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.6% 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, 481 students (2.62%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 858 more women than men received degrees from Saddleback College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Saddleback College is white (3,968 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,430 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Saddleback College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (2,758 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (362 degrees) and General Health Services (204 degrees).

In 2023, 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 (4,896 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (47 degrees), and Human Sciences (146 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 (215,230 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (167,504 people), Postsecondary teachers (116,712 people), Marketing managers (90,581 people), and Chief executives & legislators (81,301 people).

The most specialized majors at Saddleback College in 2023 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,896 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (47 degrees), Human Sciences (146 degrees), Communications (246 degrees), and Physical Sciences (97 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Diagnostic medical sonographers

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 Diagnostic medical sonographers, Surgeons, Skincare specialists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Saddleback College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (4,896 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (47 degrees), Human Sciences (146 degrees), Communications (246 degrees), and Physical Sciences (97 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (371,029 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (245,813 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (131,734 people), Computer Systems Design (109,734 people), and Legal services (98,581 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 (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
2,758 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
362 degrees awarded
General Health Services
204 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common associates degree concentration at Saddleback College was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 2,758 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Saddleback College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

3,697

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

4,555

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 3,697 degrees were awarded to men at Saddleback College, which is 0.812 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (4,555).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 2,237 degrees were awarded to men at Saddleback College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.882 times less than the 2,535 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 2,535 degrees were awarded to men at Saddleback College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.13 times more than the 2,237 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

26%

100% Completion Time

46%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 26% of students graduating from Saddleback College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 46% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (55.9%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Saddleback College is Male and Asian (55.9% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.86% of graduates (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,968 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
2,430 degrees awarded
Asian
752 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Saddleback College is white (3,968 degrees awarded). There were 1.63 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (2,430 degrees).

3.45% of degree recipients (285 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
2,078 degrees awarded
White Male
1,890 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
1,471 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Saddleback College is white female (2,078 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (1,890 degrees).

Operations

Saddleback College employs 258 Instructors. Most academics at Saddleback College are Female Instructor (153), and Male Instructor (105).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saddleback College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 150 employees, Management, with 58 employees, and Service with 55 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$91.9M

2023 Salaries

4.64%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Saddleback College paid a median of $91.9M in salaries, a 4.64% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.52% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.9% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.8M (40.1% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$33.6M

Instructional Salaries

258

Number of Employees

In 2023, Saddleback College paid a total of $33.6M to 258 employees working as instructors, which represents 36.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $731k (4.21%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

258 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

150 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Saddleback College was Instructor with 258 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Saddleback College were Office and Administrative Support with 150 employees, Management with 58 employees, and Service with 55 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Saddleback College was Female Instructor with 153 employees, and Male Instructor with 105 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Saddleback College.

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