Taft College
Taft, CA · Public · Associate's degrees · Town
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About Taft College
Taft College is a public community college in Taft, California. It is a part of the California Community Colleges system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The college is one of only a few community colleges in California to have on-campus housing. The college was founded in 1922 as Taft Junior College. Initially, it was part of the Taft Union High School District with classes held on the campus of Taft Union High School. The college switched to its current name in 1954 and opened its own separate campus adjacent to the high school in 1956. Taft College offers Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees as well as a variety of certificates. Graduates who complete specified programs are prepared for transfer to the California State University or University of California systems.
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Open
Acceptance
$2,823
Net price
3,556
Enrollment
28%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
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Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
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Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
Open admissions
Acceptance rate
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SAT average
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ACT midpoint
This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.
Cost & Financial Aid
$2,823
Average net price
$1,108
In-state tuition
$10,852
Out-of-state tuition
$8,095
Room & board
$1,062
Books & supplies
$14,074
Total cost of attendance
24%
Students receiving Pell grants
0%
Students with federal loans
—
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$38,861
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$33,687
Median earnings (6 yrs)
28%
Graduation rate
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Retention rate
64%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,097
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
3,556
Total enrollment
74%
Part-time
24
Avg. age at entry
63%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Taft College FAQ
Is Taft College a public or private school?
Taft College is a public institution located in Taft, CA.
What is the acceptance rate at Taft College?
Taft College has an open-admissions policy, meaning most applicants who meet basic requirements are admitted.
How much does Taft College cost?
The average annual net price at Taft College is $2,823 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $1,108 in-state and $10,852 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at Taft College?
About 28% of students at Taft College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Taft College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Taft College students earn a median of $38,861 per year.
How many students attend Taft College?
Taft College enrolls about 3,556 students.
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