Taft College is an affordable college located in California. It aims to improve student learning and help students prepare for the career of their choice. Programs and services are based on the educational needs of a community of learners.
Distance learning offers many advantages and is one of the great advantages of a Taft education. Taft College offers two kinds of Distance learning. It offers Distance Learning Offline and Distance Learning Online. The courses offer several advantages which include convenience, more hands on instruction, convenient access to your instructors through email and voice mail, and a multimedia approach to learning.
Taft College aims to meet the needs of a diverse student population. The school offers assistance to increase academic success. Health services are available to ensure students have optimal health. Other services include ULifeline, Career Center, EOPS/C.A.R.E., Supplemental Instruction, Student Success Resource Videos, Student Support Services DPS, and assistance with independent living.
The school offers outstanding programs that allow students transfer to the University of California. Tuition is only $46 a unit for California residents. Transfer programs are offered in Art History, History, Psychology, Studio Arts, Court Reporting, Dental Hygiene, Energy Technology, Management, and Welding.
Taft College offers credit for military training. Veterans who are interested in attending Taft can contact the college for assistance. The college has been approved for veterans applying for V.A. benefits. Services for veterans include enrollment for educational benefits, and an educational plan.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $7,500. To calculate a more personalized cost visit the net price calculator. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition estimates per year:
- State Residents: $1,100-$1,400
- Out-of-State: $6,800-$8,136
- Part-time students are charged:
- In-State: $46-$55 per unit
- Out-of-State: $240-$280 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
| Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
|---|---|---|
| Any Financial Aid | 81% | - |
| Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 81% | $4,571 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, Taft College may provide student services like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Weekend and night classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Assistance to find work
- Day care for children
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Many community colleges are not only a source of technical or career training but also a stepping stone for students to transfer-out to a 4-year college, therefore we have included both graduation and transfer rates below and how Taft College compares against other community colleges in Kern County and community colleges in California as a whole.
| Taft College | Kern County | California | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 25.8% | 18.5% | 24.3% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 11.2% | 11.1% | 13.8% |
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Dental Hygienist Program
- Accredited by the American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation (since 1994)
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Taft College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (A)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Office Management and Supervision (A, C)
- Business Administration (A)
- Administrative Assistant (A, C)
- Commerce (A)
- Bookkeeping (A)
Communications and Journalism
- Journalism (A)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Data Entry and Microcomputer Applications (C)
- Information Technology
Education
- Special Education (A, C)
- Education, Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Engineering Technology
- Engineering Technologies (A, C)
- Industrial Safety Technology (A, C)
English Language and Literature
- English (A)
Family and Consumer Sciences
- Child Care Provider (A, C)
Health and Clinical Professions
- Health Services (A)
- Dental Hygienist (A, C)
History
- History (A)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Biological and Physical Sciences (A)
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Humanistic Studies (A)
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (A)
Mechanic and Repair Technology
Physical Sciences
- Physical Sciences (A)
Precision Production
Psychology
- Psychology (A)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Sports Medicine (A)
- Parks and Recreation (A)
Security and Protective Services
- Police Science (A)
- Corrections Officer (A)
Social Sciences
- Social Science (A)
- Sociology (A)
Visual and Performing Arts
- Art Studies (A)
- Visual and Performing Arts
Other Community Colleges Nearby
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Taft College.
- Allan Hancock College in Santa Maria, CA (56 miles away)
- Ventura College in Ventura, CA (62 miles away)
- Porterville College in Porterville, CA (67 miles away)
- Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA (69 miles away)
- Oxnard College in Oxnard, CA (70 miles away)