Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Saddleback College is $1,432 for California residents and $13,732 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 7.35% for California residents and increased by 39.92% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount ($4,268) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,922.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Saddleback is $1,537 for California residents and $19,214 for out-of-state students, a 39.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
Saddleback Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$1,334 $9,814$25,312
2023-2024$1,432$13,732$28,862
Change % 2023-20247.35%39.92%14.02%
2024-2025$1,537$19,214$32,910

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Saddleback. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $49 for California residents and $569 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$46$407
2023-2024$49$569
2024-2025$52$795
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Saddleback Tuition Charts

The following charts visualize tuition, fees, living costs, and other expenses at Saddleback. You can enlarge the chart to view detailed information.
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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Saddleback College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to Saddleback
In-StateOut-of-State
Saddleback College$1,432$13,732
East Los Angeles College$1,238$10,130
American River College$1,288$12,808
Mt San Antonio College$1,364$10,212
Fresno City College$1,334$9,454
Long Beach City College$1,556$11,440

College Cost Explorer

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Saddleback College 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
tuition & feesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$1,432$938$28,862$13,732$938 $28,862
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