Saddleback College

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Saddleback College

Former name	Saddleback Junior College
Motto	Dynamic. Innovative. Student-Centered.
Type	Public community college
Established	1968; 56 years ago (1968)
Parent institution	SOCCCD
President	Dr. Elliot Stern
Students	25,879[1]
Location	Mission Viejo , California , United States 33°33′09″N 117°40′00″W / 33.55250°N 117.66667°W / 33.55250; -117.66667
Campus	Suburban 200 acres (81 ha)
Colors	Cardinal and Gold
Nickname	Bobcats
Website	www.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.