Saddleback College

Saddleback College
Former name
Saddleback Junior College
MottoDynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered.
TypePublic community college
Established1968; 56 years ago (1968)
Parent institution
SOCCCD
PresidentDr. Elliot Stern
Students25,879[1]
Location, ,
United States

33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°W / 33.55250; -117.66667
CampusSuburban
200 acres (81 ha)
ColorsCardinal and Gold    
NicknameBobcats
Websitewww.saddleback.edu

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.

  1. ^ "California Community Colleges Chancellor's Office - Data Mart". Datamart.cccco.edu. Retrieved 25 March 2018.