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Taft College

Taft, California

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Overview

Enrollment

4,508
Taft College overview
Location Taft, California
Online taftcollege.edu
School Type Public 2 Year
Setting Distant Town
Taft College overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Taft College, established in 1922, is a public community college located in Taft, California, near the southern edge of the San Joaquin Valley, approximately 35 miles southwest of Bakersfield. With an open enrollment policy, the college offers a range of associate degree and certificate programs, with a noted emphasis on vocational, technical, and career education, particularly in the fields of Energy Technology and the institution's Transition to Independent Living Program (TIL), which is tailored for students with intellectual disabilities. While it does not provide on-campus housing, the college fosters a commuter-friendly campus atmosphere within its suburban setting. Academically, Taft College presents a broad selection of instructional pathways, including transfer programs to four-year universities. The college does not have an extensive athletics program and thus is not widely recognized for intercollegiate athletics.

Taft College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  840 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,668 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $1,104 plus fees of $4.

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Annual Cost to Attend

California Resident Tuition

$1,104
In State Costs for Taft College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$4
Room and Board $6,980
Budget for Other Expenses$3,051
Total One Year Cost$12,291

Out of State Resident Tuition

$7,968
Out of State Costs for Taft College
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,152
Other Fees$4
Room and Board $6,980
Budget for Other Expenses$3,051
Total One Year Cost$19,155

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$39,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Taft College students
Subject Percent of Class
Social Sciences 34%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 12%
Health Professions 11%
Biology 11%
Business 7%

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Last updated February 24, 2024