Taft College

Comprehensive information about programs, admissions, costs, and enrollment

Taft, CA
(661) 763-7700
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✓ GI Bill approved · 28 GI Bill students

What Are the Key Stats for Taft College?

Annual Tuition & Fees (In-State)

$1,108

Total Enrollment

4,464

Graduation Rate

28%

Graduation rate

Program Completions

846

Last reported year

How Taft College Compares

Taft College's 4,464-student body and $1,108 in-state tuition sit comfortably in the typical trade-college range. This kind of mid-tier scale usually translates to a balance between program variety and reasonable class sizes — neither too small to limit options nor too large to feel impersonal.

Where is Taft College?

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What are the Most Popular Programs at Taft College

223 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0101
145 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 30.0101
63 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 51.0000
54 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 24.0103
42 graduates Class of 2025 CIP 26.0101

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Enrollment

Taft College enrolls 4,464 students. The student body is 50.4% men, with diverse representation across programs. Students benefit from a supportive campus community focused on academic success.

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Academics

Taft College maintains a 28:1 student-to-faculty ratio, providing favorable opportunities for personalized instruction and academic support. The college accommodates diverse student needs with flexible enrollment options for part-time and working students.

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Faculty & Staff

Taft College employs 47 instructional staff members dedicated to student success. The 28:1 student-to-faculty ratio provides good opportunities for personalized attention and mentoring. With 2.2% of faculty holding tenure, students benefit from experienced educators committed to teaching excellence.

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Programs

Taft College offers programs in 20 different fields of study. The most popular programs include Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Biological and Physical Sciences, and Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. In 2025, the college awarded 846 degrees and certificates across all programs.

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Financial Aid

Annual tuition and fees at Taft College is $1,108 for in-state students and $10,852 for out-of-state students. After financial aid, the average net price is $5,025. Students can use the net price calculator to estimate their individual costs and potential aid.

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Student Outcomes

Taft College achieves a 24.9% overall completion rate for students who complete their programs. Students typically complete their programs in 5 years, balancing academic rigor with timely graduation. The college supports working students with a 22.2% success rate for this population.

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Institution Details

Sector PUBLIC 4 YEAR
Control PUBLIC
Level FOUR YEAR OR ABOVE
Degree Granting Yes

Contact Information

Address
29 Cougar Court
Taft, CA, 93268
Administrator
Leslie Minor
Interim Superintendent/President

Cost Information

In-State Tuition and Fees $1,108
Out-of-State Tuition and Fees $10,852
Average Net Price $5,025

Federal Identifiers

OPE ID: 00130900
EIN: 952266481
IPEDS ID: 124113
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