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Taft College

#1846 in US ranking Taft, CA
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$14,305
Tuition & fees
$1,108
Avg. aid
$5,689
Receiving aid
90%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
28%
Median salary
$56,398
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Taft College?

International Day and Spring Fling are among the events identified with Taft College student life. They provide opportunities to gather outside regular classes, with International Day oriented toward cultural exchange and Spring Fling toward seasonal campus programming.

Event activities and schedules can change from year to year. Students interested in attending, volunteering, or organizing should consult the current campus activities calendar rather than rely on a past description as a promise of a particular program.

What are the student housing and dining options at Taft College?

Taft College offers college-operated, coeducational undergraduate housing, but most students do not live on campus. Institutional figures place approximately 6% of students in campus housing, so availability should not be interpreted as guaranteed placement.

Applicants considering residence should check current eligibility, application dates, space availability, contract terms, and residence rules before making enrollment plans. College housing figures also indicate that residence units should not be assumed to provide high-speed internet access; students whose coursework depends on a reliable connection should verify the current arrangement directly.

Dining needs will differ for residents and commuters. Students should confirm present meal arrangements and campus food-service hours before comparing a residential budget with the cost of living off campus or at home.

Taft College Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

No

School organizations

4

Taft College Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
28:1
Undergraduates living on campus
6%
Campus size
15 acres

Taft College Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Part time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

Taft College Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Taft College Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Taft College Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Taft College Location & Map

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.