Saddleback College Demographics & Diversity Overview

54%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
8%
International
1
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Saddleback College has a diverse student body with 54% students of color and 8% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
45.5%(12,894)
Hispanic
28.4%(8,053)
African American
2.2%(614)
Asian
14.5%(4,101)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(77)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(63)
Two or More Races
6.2%(1,754)
Unknown
2.8%(795)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color54%
Total Enrollment28,742
International Students8%

Cultural Engagement

Saddleback College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Saddleback College has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.5%(12,507)
Women
56.5%(16,235)

Gender Statistics

Men12,507

44% of total enrollment

Women16,235

56% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Saddleback College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 30% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 20% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
9.2%(1,695)
18-19
29.1%(5,346)
20-21
18.0%(3,305)
22-24
12.2%(2,244)
25+
31.5%(5,780)

Age Diversity Insights

30%

Traditional Age (18-21)

20%

Non-Traditional (25+)

0%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Saddleback College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 8% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 175% in-state residents, -83% out-of-state students, and 8% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
95.4%(2,736)
International
4.6%(131)

Regional Representation

In-State2,736

175% of student body

International131

8% of student body

States Represented

1 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

54%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

8%

International

Age Diversity

20%

Non-Traditional Age