Taft College
Taft College is a Public, 2-4 years located in Taft, CA. Taft College is accredited by Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges.
- The 2024 tuition & fees of Taft College is $1,108 for California residents and $9,076 for out-of-state residents where the average tuition & fees of all community colleges is $8,646.
- The tuition & fees has increased by 13.85% from last year at Taft.
- Total 4,508 students have enrolled in Taft and, of that, 1,042 students enrolled online exclusively.
- Taft offers 45 programs and 1 programs are available in online classes.
- The graduation rate of Taft is 33% where the average graduation rate of all community colleges is 35.1%.
2024 Tuition & fees & Increase Rate
The 2024 tuition & fees at Taft College is $1,108 for California residents and $9,076 for out-of-state students. The tuition & fees has increased by 13.85% from last year. The next table shows the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over last 5 years.
You can check and view more costs information including living costs, books & supplies, and tuition per credit hour at Cost of Attendance page
| Year | California Residents | Out-of-State Students |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,104 | $6,192 |
| 2021 | $1,104 | $6,192 |
| 2022 | $1,104 | $7,368 |
| 2023 | $1,108 | $7,972 |
| 2024 | $1,108 | $9,076 |
Offered Degrees and Major Programs
Taft College offers 43 major programs through 1 Year Certificate, 1-2 Years Certificate, Associate, degrees/programs. Of that, 1 programs are offered via distance learning (online classes).
You can view all major programs offered at Taft College at Area of Study & Major Program page with completer and earning after graduation information.
| Number of Programs | Number of Online Programs | |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 31 | 0 |
| 12 Week Certificate | 2 | 0 |
| 1-2 Years certificates | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 43 | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 6 |
| Child Care Provider/Assistant | 5 |
| Court Reporting/Court Reporter | 1 |
| Program Name | Number of Completers |
|---|---|
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies | 72 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | 65 |
| Biological and Physical Sciences | 57 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 52 |
| Psychology | 38 |
Student Population
Total 4,508 students have enrolled to Taft College. By gender, there are 2,381 male and 2,127 female students are attending the school. The male to female ratio is 1.12 to 1.
Taft College offers online degree/certificate programs and 1,042 students enrolled in online programs. You can check and view more student population by gender, race, age, and online enrollment at enrollment data page
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 | 2 | 12 |
| Asian | 61 | 27 | 34 |
| Black or African American | 147 | 81 | 66 |
| Hispanic | 2,936 | 1,568 | 1,368 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| White | 834 | 403 | 431 |
| Two or More Races | 102 | 39 | 63 |
| Race/Ethnicity Unknown | 403 | 258 | 145 |
| Total | 4,508 | 2,381 | 2,127 |
Important Academic Statistics
The graduation rate at Taft College is 33% and the transfer-out rate is 9%. The average financial aid amount is $4,166 and 53% of students received grant aid (any source). The next table shows the important statistics at the school.
| Graduation Rate | 33% |
|---|---|
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% |
| Retention Rate | 73% |
| Financial Aid Amount | $4,166 |
| Students to Faculty Ratio | 27 to 1 |
| Number of Faculty (full-time) | 44 |
| Number of Staff (full-time) | 168 |