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Taft College

Taft, CA·Public·3,216 students
Last updated: March 21, 2026

A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 3,216 students.

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3,216
Students
$2,699
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Grad Rate
$39,000
Earnings
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About This School

Taft College is a public institution located in Taft, California with approximately 3,216 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $2,699 per year. Typical graduates earn $39,000 within 10 years of enrollment.

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 numbers tell a compelling affordability story — at just $2,699 per year after aid, this small public college in Taft, California is one of the most accessible options financially you'll find. That said, median earnings of $39,000 a decade after enrollment suggest graduates often end up in modest-paying careers, so if you're targeting a high-earning field, make sure your specific program has a clear transfer or career pathway. Worth considering if you're cost-conscious, need a manageable campus environment, or plan to transfer to a four-year school and want to minimize debt along the way.

Founded
1922
Setting
Distant town

Popular Programs

Health Professions12%
Business & Marketing7%
Biological Sciences7%
Psychology5%
Social Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts1%
Physical Sciences1%
English1%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$1,108
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,076
Avg Net Price
$2,699
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants18%
Median debt at graduationN/A

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
N/A
within 6 years
Retention Rate
N/A
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,000
after enrollment
Median Debt
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at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
N/A
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$28,500
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$39,000
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White18%
Black4%
Hispanic/Latino67%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (3,216 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Taft College

29 Cougar Court

Taft, CA 93268

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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