Saddleback College is a public community college located in Mission Viejo, California, serving south Orange County since 1967. Part of the South Orange County Community College District (SOCCCD), Saddleback offers comprehensive academic, career technical education, and community programs for more than 18,000 students annually. The college's athletics teams, the Bobcats (renamed from Gauchos in 2021), compete in the California Community College Athletic Association and have amassed over 170 conference titles, 23 state championships, and seven national championships, establishing Saddleback as one of the most decorated athletic programs in California community college history. The college features dedicated international student services and welcomes students from over 40 countries worldwide. Saddleback's graduates earn among the highest median incomes of any California community college, reflecting the strong economic profile of the communities it serves.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$14,812
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $11,860
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
