Safety Score
0.33 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
CA Public 2-year Clery Act 2026 data
Saddleback College — Campus Safety & Crime Statistics
MISSION VIEJO, CA · 18,370 enrolled students. Clery Act data 2021–2023 · 11 total on-campus incidents. Safety score 0.33 per 1,000 students · national rank #1182.
Clery Act category mix · 2023 reporting year · per 18,370 enrolled
Saddleback College is a Public institution located in MISSION VIEJO, CA, enrolling approximately 18,370 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 11 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. With a safety score of 0.33 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, the institution ranks #1182 nationally and #141 within CA.
Saddleback College reports Clery Act campus safety data across 3 years , accumulating 11 total on-campus incidents across 11 distinct crime categories. Its safety score of 0.33 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students places it at national rank #1182 and #141 within CA out of 5,600+ institutions surveyed by the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey. With 18,370 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Saddleback College is "burglary" with 6 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Year-over-year, on-campus incident volume is rising — moving from 2 in 2021 to 6 in 2023. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in CA averaging 6.15 incidents per 1,000 students, Saddleback College reports 95% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data is not separately reported, which typically indicates no on-campus residential housing subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution. Safety scores should always be read alongside enrollment size, campus geography, and reporting culture — institutions with active reporting programs often show higher counts that reflect transparency rather than risk.
National Rank
#1182
Above-average safety
State Rank (CA)
#141
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Safety Percentile
Saddleback College percentile rank 79.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1182 out of approximately 5,673 institutions in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Saddleback College reports 95% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $1,156
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $11,860
- Avg Net Price
- $4,152
- Median Debt
- $9,500
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 15%
Outcomes
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $36,605
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $50,874
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 58900%
Source: US Dept. of Education College Scorecard. See PlainCollege for full academic data.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only| Crime Type | 2023 (On-Campus) | 2022 (On-Campus) | 2021 (On-Campus) |
|---|---|---|---|
| aggravated_assault | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| burglary | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| fondling | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| motor_vehicle_theft | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| murder | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| negligent_manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| statutory_rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
9 category-year recordsLiquor / drug / weapons categories · arrests vs disciplinary referrals · across 9 reported records
| Category | Year | Arrests | Disciplinary Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2022 | 3 | 1 |
| liquor | 2022 | 1 | 1 |
| weapons | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| drugs | 2021 | 2 | 0 |
| liquor | 2021 | 1 | 0 |
| weapons | 2021 | 0 | 0 |
Saddleback College vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Safety scores below are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower = fewer reported incidents). Enrollment shown in the “Burden @ $100K” row reflects total student count; the rightmost row shows the most recent reporting year.
CA
Saddleback College
0.33% top marginal rate
IL
University of Chicago
3.44% top marginal rate
IN
Vincennes University
0.43% top marginal rate
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University of Chicago
CHICAGO, IL · 18,339 enrolled
Safety Score 3.44
Vincennes University
VINCENNES, IN · 18,438 enrolled
Safety Score 0.43
Central Piedmont Community College
CHARLOTTE, NC · 18,446 enrolled
Safety Score 0.33
Stanford University
STANFORD, CA · 18,446 enrolled
Safety Score 20.22
Binghamton University
BINGHAMTON, NY · 18,456 enrolled
Safety Score 6.34
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Saddleback College safe?
Saddleback College has a safety score of 0.33 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1182 nationally out of 5,600+ institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Saddleback College?
Saddleback College reports Clery Act statistics including aggravated_assault, arson, burglary, fondling, incest, and other categories. The most recent data covers calendar year 2023. All figures reflect on-campus incidents reported to campus security authorities.
How does the Clery Act affect Saddleback College?
The Clery Act (Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act) requires all colleges and universities that participate in federal financial aid programs to disclose crime statistics and security information annually. The data reported here comes directly from the US Department of Education's OPE Campus Safety and Security Survey.
What is a campus safety score?
The safety score is calculated as total reported on-campus Clery Act incidents divided by enrollment per 1,000 students. Lower scores indicate fewer incidents relative to enrollment size. Schools are ranked nationally, with rank #1 being the safest. A score of 0.00 may reflect zero reported incidents or incomplete reporting.
How does Saddleback College compare to similar schools?
Saddleback College is compared against peer institutions of similar enrollment size and within CA. The Similar Institutions section on this page shows side-by-side safety scores for comparable campuses. Use the Compare tool to evaluate up to four schools at once.
Does Saddleback College have fire safety data?
Fire safety data is not available for this institution, which may indicate it does not have on-campus residential facilities subject to Clery Act fire reporting requirements.
Understanding Saddleback College's Safety Profile
Saddleback College in MISSION VIEJO, CA enrolls 18,370 students and has a safety score of 0.33 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1182 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Crime statistics are reported under the Clery Act, which requires all institutions participating in federal financial aid to disclose campus crime data annually. The data covers on-campus incidents from 2021 to 2023, enabling year-over-year trend analysis. On-campus incidents increased from 3 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.
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