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# Taft College

Public 4-year college in California's Central Valley with low in-state tuition and open admissions.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 35.149343, -119.459751

### Summary

Public 4-year college in California's Central Valley with low in-state tuition and open admissions.

### Description

Taft College is a public 4-year institution in Taft, California, offering liberal arts and sciences education to a regional population. The college enrolls approximately 4,135 students and serves the Central Valley community with accessible higher education pathways.

In-state tuition is $1,104 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $10,848. The total cost of attendance (including room and board) is $9,199 for in-state students and $18,943 for out-of-state students. Admissions are open, reflecting the college's role as an accessible entry point to a 4-year degree.

Taft College functions as both a traditional 4-year institution and a transfer pathway for students moving toward bachelor's degrees elsewhere. This model works well for students seeking affordable tuition, those from the local region, and those who benefit from a smaller enrollment environment before transferring. For more information, visit www.taftcollege.edu/.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 124,113
- **State**: CA
- **City**: Taft
- **Address**: 29 Cougar Court
- **Zip Code**: 93268
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.taftcollege.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Town
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $1,104
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $10,848
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $9,199
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $18,943
- **Room and Board**: $8,095
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 4,135
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $38,823,034
- **Carnegie Classification**: Mixed Associate Medium
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Lower Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities