by our College Data Analytics TeamReview current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Saddleback College, plus how they compare to other colleges and a forward projection.
In the latest reported year, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Saddleback College amounted to $1,156 per year. For out-of-state undergraduates the figure was $11,860. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of those figures, the required fees amounted to $52 in-state and $52 out-of-state; the balance is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $11,808 |
| Fees | $52 | $52 |
| Total | $1,156 | $11,860 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and exclude room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much will Saddleback College charge part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
To put that price in context, here is how Saddleback College prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Average | Average | Average |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Saddleback College is fairly typical on price.
Note that financial aid can substantially change the real price, so compare net cost too. Check the Saddleback College Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Saddleback College has moved over the last few reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,288 | $10,248 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $9,768 |
| One Year Ago | $1,380 | $13,680 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $11,808 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Saddleback College has trended over the reported years.
Year over year, out-of-state tuition moved down, which is uncommon and may reflect a data restatement.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for the full rundown.
Over the reported years, in-state tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of -2.81%, so in-state cost a year out lands around $1,123. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 7.22%, putting next year’s out-of-state cost near $12,715.
Carrying that rate forward, here is the projected tuition and fees for the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,123 | $12,715 |
| In 2 Years | $1,091 | $13,632 |
| In 3 Years | $1,060 | $14,615 |
| In 4 Years | $1,030 | $15,669 |
| In 5 Years | $1,001 | $16,799 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — projecting four years of out-of-state tuition and fees at this rate gives roughly $56,631, compared with about $4,304 for in-state students.
Tuition is only one piece of the cost picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For a closer look at aid at Saddleback College, see the Saddleback College Financial Aid page.
