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Former name | Saddleback Junior College |
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Motto | Dynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered. |
Type | Public community college |
Established | 1968 |
Parent institution | SOCCCD |
President | Dr. Elliot Stern |
Students | 25,879[1] |
Location | , , United States 33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°W |
Campus | Suburban 200 acres (81 ha) |
Colors | Cardinal and Gold |
Nickname | Bobcats |
Website | www |
Saddleback College is a public community college in Mission Viejo, California. It is part of the California Community College system and awards over 300 associate degrees, academic certificates, and occupational skills awards in 190 programs. Established in 1968, Saddleback is the oldest and southernmost institution governed by the South Orange County Community College District. Saddleback College is named for the saddle between the twin peaks of Santiago Peak and Modjeska Peak in the Cleveland National Forest.