Taft College: Review & Facts

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Taft College is a medium two-year, public school with 4,510 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1922 and is the only institution located in Taft, California.

Academic Offerings

Taft College will give you the opportunity to obtain a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
31
Taft College follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 31 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Biology, Medical Assistant, Medical, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Taft College is fair at 73% (close to California average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at TC is low: 31%. Approximately 15% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at TC is a bit disappointing: 27:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are relatevely low, $8,000 a year. The additional fees at Taft College not covered by tuition are roughly $100; this totals $8,100 a year.

Read the details about TC additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
This college might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Taft College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (661) 763-7700 or check Taft College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$1,800
Low
TC provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Taft College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C
Unsafe
TC offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is low - around $1,800 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Taft College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Taft College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Taft College
29 Cougar Court
Taft, California
93268, USA
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