Taft College
About Taft College
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Taft College teaches in the oil country west of Bakersfield and is a Hispanic-Serving Institution with dormitories, which few California community colleges have. It is known for a residential program that prepares students with intellectual disabilities to live and work independently.
Founded
1922
Location
Taft, California
Students
3,556
Institution
Community College
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
Open
Admits all qualified applicants
Graduation Rate
28%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$1,108
Out-of-state: $10,852
Avg Net Price
$2,823
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not required
No test scores requested
Median Earnings
$38,861
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Open Admission
Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate
How to Apply
Test Policy
No test needed
Application Fee
Free
Early
N/A
Deadline
Rolling
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Below Average
28% complete their degree within three years
Retention
65%
Transfer Out
6.8%
Teaching Quality
24:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
49.6%
$/Student
$12.1K
Class Size
Large
The 28% graduation rate is below average, but 65% of freshmen return for year two. Students are staying, even if completion takes longer than four years.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$1,108
In-State
$10,852
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$8,095
Books & Supplies
$1,062
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,074
After Financial Aid
$2,823
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$1,934
Receive Grants
24.2%
Take Loans
0.3%
The total cost of attendance runs about $14,074/yr, including $8,095 for room and board. After financial aid, the average student pays $2,823.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Taft College fund their education.
While in School
24.2%
Get Grants
Free money
0.3%
Take Loans
Must repay
$21,203
Median Family Income
After Graduation
N/A
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
N/A
Monthly Payment
N/A
Default Rate
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Taft College.
Gender
47.8%
Female
52%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
3,556
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
N/A
Graduates
62.7%
First-Gen
24 yrs
Avg Age
46.5%
Age 25+
The campus has a balanced gender split (48% women, 52% men). 62.7% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Town: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
3,556
Students
community
Institution
Small
Campus Size
N/A
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
No
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Taft College fields 6 varsity teams with 137 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.
Division
CCCAA
California Community College Athletic Association
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
6
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
137
4% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
51% / 49%
70
Men
67
Women
3
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Taft Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$38,861
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Biological and Physical Sciences
—
86 grads
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
—
78 grads
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
—
64 grads
Biology, General
—
47 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
—
41 grads
Psychology, General
—
33 grads
Median earnings are $39K ten years after enrollment. Choosing a high-demand major can significantly boost your earning potential from here.
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.