Taft College

29 Cougar Court
Taft, CA 93268

Tel: (661) 763-7700

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 5,217 students (24% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
Taft College is one of 5 community colleges within Kern County, CA.
The nearest community college to Taft College is Antelope Valley College (24.9 miles away).

School Overview

The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.

The student population of Taft College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The Taft College diversity score of 0.62 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.

Total Enrollment	5,217 students	7,516 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	77:1	44:1

# Full-Time Students	1,230 students	1,613 students

# Part-Time Students	3,987 students	5,903 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	154	144

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	-

% Asian	4%	13%

% Hispanic	43%	37%

% Black	3%	7%

% White	44%	32%

% Hawaiian	2%	-
% Two or more races	4%	3%


Diversity Score	0.62	0.73

College Completion Rate	27%	29%

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

The public in-state tuition of $1,380 is less than the state average of $1,636. The in-state tuition has grown by 27% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,170 is more than the state average of $6,797. The out-state tuition has grown by 12% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$1,380	$1,636

Out-State Tuition Fees	$7,170	$6,797

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	77%	78%

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

Source: 2016 (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).

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Did You Know?

For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,636 per year for in-state students and $6,797 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,157 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 86%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in California is Coastline Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.