Start Here, Save Big, and Transfer to a Top University!
Saddleback College helps students achieve their dreams while saving thousands in tuition costs.
Potential savings when starting at Saddleback:
- Transfer to USC – Save $143,656
- Transfer to UC Irvine – Save $26,610
- Transfer to CSU Fullerton – Save $12,084

I thought college was going to be so expensive but being in the Promise Program made it much more affordable. With tuition paid for, these last few years were a really good time for me to work, go to school, and figure out my major. I didn't feel like I was stressed at all.

Looking back, attending Saddleback was the best opportunity for me. Not only financially, but because of my campus involvement I was able to get into my dream school! I met so many cool people and experienced so many interesting opportunities that might not have been available elsewhere. At Saddleback, I found an amazing community and if you're willing to reach out and connect with others, you can too.

Affordability was a big ‘why’ for choosing Saddleback but also the smaller class sizes. I was able to connect with fellow students and build a personal connection with my child development professors. Having one-on-one time with them allowed me to learn more about their child development backgrounds and their guidance helped me choose SDSU as my transfer school.
Where our students transfer in ranking order (UC Campuses)
- UC Irvine
- UCLA
- UC San Diego
- UC Santa Barbara
- UC Berkeley
Where our students transfer in ranking order (CSU Campuses)
- CSU Fullerton
- CSU Long Beach
- San Diego State University
- Cal Poly Pomona
- CSU San Marcos