Taft College is committed to student learning in transfer and career and technical education programs supported by pre-collegiate basic skills and a wide range of student services.
All programs and services are focused on the educational needs of the community learners.
The vision of the West Kern Community College District is:
At Taft College all learners achieve their learning goals.
We value:
* Students and evidence of their success
* A learning community with teaching excellence
* An environment conducive to learning, fairness, and continuous improvement
* A communicative, collaborative, collegial, and respectful culture
* A partnership of students, faculty, and support services
* Innovation, diversity, creativity, and critical thinking
* A mutually beneficial relationship with the community we serve
* Academic, financial, personal and professional integrity
* A transparent, accessible governance structure that includes institutional-wide dialogue
Given our vision, mission and values, these are our goals:
* Operate the college with a comprehensive educational master plan focused on student learning
* Increase awareness of Taft College’s mission and achievements
* Prepare students for the global community by reflecting, embracing, and celebrating our cultural, social, and academic diversity
* Provide leadership in the community we serve
* Provide a stable funding base to support student learning
* Operate the college according to sound fiscal management practices
The mission and vision statements are reviewed annually.
Taft College is a public community college located in Taft, California. Taft College is a part of the California Community Colleges system and fully accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
The College was founded on August 30, 1922 as Taft Junior College and was a part of the Taft Union High School District with classes held on the campus of Taft High School. The school switched to its current name on July 1, 1954 and opened its own separate campus adjacent to the high school in September 1956.
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Full-Time vs. Part-Time
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In State vs. Out-of-State
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 780 | $ 5,310 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,994 | 41% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 711 | 46% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,159 | 35% | |
Any Aid: |
66% |
