Taft College

29 Emmons Park Drive, Taft, CA, 93268
Tel: (661)763-7700
Public | 6,378 students
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COLLEGE HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Taft College serves 6,378 students (35% of students are full-time).
  • The school's student:teacher ratio of 85:1 is higher than the college average of 21:1.
  • Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body.
  • Taft College is one of 6 community colleges within Kern County, CA.

School Overview:
Taft College
Community College Avg.
Institution Level At least 2 but less than 4 years At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control Public Public
Instructional Staff Total
(research/public service staff included)		 75 staff 63 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment 6,378 students 1,418 students
Student / Staff Ratio 1:85 1:21
# Full-Time Students		 2,211 students 1,262 students
# Part-Time Students		 4,167 students 1,508 students
 
% American Indian/Alaskan		 1% 1%
% Asian		 2% 2%
% Hawaiian		 - 1%
% Hispanic		 47% 6%
% Black		 6% 15%
% White		 43% 62%
% Two or more races		 - 2%
 
Finances and Admission
In-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $780 $4,485
 
Out-State Tuition Fees
(2010-11)		 $6,270 $8,679
 

School Notes:

  • Taft College has been serving its community and students for over seventy-five years. This service has included the tradition of small classes, a focus on learning, strong interaction with faculty and staff, and access. Here students will find a college that engages learners as full partners in the learning process. Taft College's small classes provide the opportunity to work directly with an excellent faculty. Learners at Taft acquire the skills to succeed on their job, at transfer colleges, and in life.
  • Taft College is located in the western Kern County community of Taft with a population of 17,000. The surrounding area brings the total population to about 21,000. The community is in the heart of the Midway-Sunset oilfield, one of the nation's best producing fields. While oil is the leading industry, the area also is rich in agriculture, light industry, and recreation.
  • The campus is located at 29 Emmons Park Drive. Campus buildings are considered excellent structures with adequate space provided for physical education, recreation and athletics. The campus was built in 1956 and originally included classrooms, a library, student union, and administrative offices, marking the first step in separating the college from the high school.
  • Taft College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

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