Taft College

Taft, CA · Public · offers Associate's degrees

Distant town

—Acceptance rate
$2,823Average net price / year
28%Graduation rate
$38,861Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
—Median debt at graduation
3,556Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$1,108
Out-of-state tuition
$10,852
Total cost of attendance
$14,074
Room & board
$8,095
Books & supplies
$1,062
Average net price
$2,823

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$1,934
$30–48k
$2,536
$48–75k
$3,985
$75–110k
$7,756

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
First-year retention
—
Median earnings (6 yrs)
$33,687
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$38,861
Median debt (graduates)
—
Students with Pell grants
24%
Students with federal loans
0%

Programs: what graduates earn

1 of 37 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities78$38,314—

Students

Undergraduates
3,556
Part-time
74%
Women / men
48% / 52%
White
17%
Hispanic
68%
Black
4%
Asian
2%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
28:1
Avg faculty salary
$118,485 / year
Full-time faculty
50%
Accreditor
Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
Website
www.taftcollege.edu
Also known as
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Most popular fields

  • Family & Consumer Sciences – 4% of degrees
  • Liberal Arts & General Studies – 37% of degrees
  • Biological Sciences – 5% of degrees
  • Mathematics & Statistics – 1% of degrees
  • Interdisciplinary Studies – 17% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 2% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Taft College cost?

The average net price after grants is $2,823 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $1,108 and the full cost of attendance is $14,074.

How much do Taft College graduates earn?

Students who enrolled earn a median of $38,861 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.

What is the graduation rate?

28% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.