Saddleback College

Saddleback College is a public two-year institution located in Mission Viejo, California, in a large suburban area. The college enrolls 28,742 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 46.00 out of 100. Its completion rate is 42% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 75% (IPEDS 2023).

Saddleback College offers a wide range of technical and health certificate programs at both short-term and longer certificate levels. Programs include Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster, Cosmetology/Cosmetologist General, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Drafting and Design Technology, Building/Home/Construction Inspection, Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology, Alternative Fuel Vehicle Technology, Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder, Medical/Clinical Assistant, Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic), Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications, and Computer Installation and Repair Technology.

Located in Mission Viejo in southern Orange County, Saddleback College serves one of Southern California's largest suburban communities. Its extensive technical and healthcare program catalog addresses the diverse workforce demands of the greater Orange County economy, from automotive and construction trades to medical and information technology fields.