Taft College

29 Cougar Court
Taft, CA 93268

Taft College is committed to student learning in transfer and vocational programs supported by precollegiate basic skills and a wide range of student services. All programs and services are focused on the educational needs of the West Kern Community College District learners.

School Highlights

Taft College serves 6,155 students (23% of students are full-time).

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

The teacher population of 68 teachers has declined by 38% over five years.

	Taft College	(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional	Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level	At least 2 but less than 4 years	At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control	Public	Public
Total Faculty	68 staff	149 staff

The student population of Taft College has grown by 67% over five years.

The Taft College diversity score of 0.60 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	6,155 students	8,598 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	91:1	45:1

# Full-Time Students	1,399 students	2,015 students

# Part-Time Students	4,756 students	6,583 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	72	150

% American Indian/Alaskan	1%	1%

% Asian	2%	12%

% Hispanic	56%	43%

% Black	6%	7%

% White	29%	25%

% Hawaiian	2%	-
% Two or more races	2%	4%

% Non Resident races	2%	4%


Diversity Score	0.60	0.73

College Completion Rate	39%	31%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$38,400	$34,600

The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is less than the state average of $1,458. The in-state tuition has grown by 21% over four years.

The public out-state tuition of $7,170 is more than the state average of $6,710. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,380	$1,458

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,170	$6,710

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	71%	76%

Median Debt for Graduates	-	-
Median Debt for Dropouts	-	-

Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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.

The nearest community college to Taft College is Antelope Valley College (24.9 miles away).