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| Motto | Dynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered. |
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| Type | Public, Community College |
| Established | 1968 |
| President | Gregory Anderson, Ed.D. |
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Academic staff
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910 (Full-Time and Associate) |
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Administrative staff
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294 (Classified) |
| Students | 26,305 |
| Location |
Mission Viejo, CA, USA 33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°WCoordinates: 33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°W |
| Campus | Suburban, 200 acres |
| Colors | Cardinal and Gold |
| Affiliations |
South Orange County Community College District California Community College |
| Mascot | Gaucho |
| Website | www.saddleback.edu |
Saddleback College (commonly referred to as Saddleback) is a community college in Mission Viejo, California, United States. As a part of the California Community College system, Saddleback awards over 300 associate degrees, academic certificates, and occupational skills awards in 190 programs. The college was established in 1968 and is the oldest and southern-most institution governed by the South Orange County Community College District. Saddleback College got its name from the slump (or Saddleback) between the twin peaks of Santiago Peak and Modjeska Peak in the Cleveland National Forest.
Saddleback College is the largest member of the South Orange County Community College District, and offers educational opportunities and support services to a diverse and growing population in southern Orange County.
Saddleback College offers a wide range of programs that prepare students to evaluate and appreciate physical, cultural, and social environments. The college has a highly reputable science department including programs in Nursing, Physics, Environmental Studies, and Chemistry. Saddleback College awards associate degrees (A.A., A.S) and academic certificates (Occupational Skills Awards, Certificates of Achievement, and Certificates of Completion) in over 100 areas of study.
Not-for-credit Community Education classes are also available through Saddleback College.
Saddleback College provides a Veterans Education Transition Services (VETS) Center. The program is devoted to helping veterans transition from combat to the classroom. Veterans are given professional guidance on how to enroll at the college and register for classes. VETS supports transitioning combat veterans through an extensive network of care givers in the civilian community, government, and non-profit organizations.
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