Taft College — tuition $1,104 in-state, $9,072 out-of-state
Outcomes
C
49/100
Affordability
A
86/100
Resources
C
48/100
Experience
B
67/100
Prestige
F
23/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
4,135
Total Enrollment
34%
Graduation Rate
65%
Retention Rate
24.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
N/A
Acceptance Rate
$4,627
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Taft College ▼
27%
of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.
What happens to students who enroll at Taft College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$38,861
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$33,687
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
28%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24.2%
Students receiving Pell grants
Earnings rank: 12th percentile among associate-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (CA wage index 1.21). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
For parents & investors
The Taft College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $209,086
Avg rent near campus: $1,240/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 93268 (4.6% cap, Taft)
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🏆 Where Taft College Ranks
Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~1,125 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person58%
Hybrid (Some Online)17%
Fully Online25%
📊 Age Distribution
18-24 (Traditional)38%
25-64 (Adult)46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate at Taft College?
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.
How much does it cost to attend Taft College?
Tuition at Taft College is
$1,104 for in-state students
and $9,072 for out-of-state students
.
However, the average net price after financial aid is $4,627.
What is the graduation rate at Taft College?
The graduation rate at Taft College is 34%.
This graduation rate is low, which may reflect the institution's student population, program types, or other factors worth investigating.
Is Taft College a good school?
Taft College has a Repit College Score of 54/100 (Grade: C+).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Taft College?
Taft College has a total enrollment of 4,135 students.
Is there rental demand near Taft College?
Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Taft College live off-campus (not with family).
That's roughly 1,125 students who need rental housing near campus.
This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Taft area.
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