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ROTC at Saddleback College

Mission Viejo, CA

Yes, through cross-town: Saddleback College students join Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.

Saddleback College

Cross-town & partner options

Saddleback College students can also join these branches. They travel to the partner school for training.

ROTC outcomes

Students at Saddleback College in ROTC, from any branch and any unit. Averages per academic year, AY2011–AY2021.

  • About 1.8 students start ROTC here each year

Source: GAO, GAO-23-105857 (campus data, AY2011–AY2021). GAO counted cadets and commissions by the school the student attended. Numbers for recent years can differ.

Cost & financial aid (with ROTC)

In-state tuition—
Out-of-state tuition—
Average net price—
6-year graduation rate—

Tuition and net price: College Scorecard. You can usually combine an ROTC scholarship with other aid from Saddleback College. Ask the unit and the financial aid office to confirm how the aid combines.

Academic programs

Saddleback College has undergraduate students. ROTC cadets can study almost any major. Some scholarships and commissioning options prefer certain fields.

Yellow Ribbon & veteran support

Yellow Ribbon is a GI Bill benefit for veterans and eligible dependents, not an ROTC scholarship. The school pays part of the tuition above the GI Bill cap, and VA matches it.

Yellow Ribbon: VA lists no Yellow Ribbon agreement for Saddleback College.

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Source: VA GI Bill Comparison Tool, checked Oct 14, 2026. Confirm amounts with the school's veterans office before you enroll.

ROTC at Saddleback College: FAQ

Does Saddleback College have ROTC?

Yes, through cross-town: Saddleback College students join Air Force ROTC at California State University, San Bernardino.

Which ROTC branches can Saddleback College students join?

Air Force ROTC (cross-town at California State University, San Bernardino, 48 mi).

Is ROTC at Saddleback College on campus or cross-town?

Air Force ROTC is cross-town: cadets enroll at Saddleback College and train with the unit at California State University, San Bernardino.

School links and location

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Location: Mission Viejo, CA 92692

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IPEDS UNITID: 122205

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