Taft is a city in California and it is the county seat of Kern county. Its population is 14,898. There are 7 colleges near Taft, California - 2 public and 5 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 6 colleges are in 30 miles from Taft. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 18,241 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $28,423 (based on out-of-state rate at 4-years colleges).
| School Name | School Type | Undergraduate Tuition | Graduate Tuition | Enrollment | Students per Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taft College In Taft |
Public 2-4 years |
$10,852 ($1,108) | Not Offered | 4,464 | 28 to 1 |
| California State University-Bakersfield 23.8 miles from Taft |
Public four-years |
$20,687 ($8,087) | $19,691 ($9,611) | 10,419 | 20 to 1 |
| San Joaquin Valley College-Bakersfield 25.8 miles from Taft |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$42,582 | Not Offered | 798 | 19 to 1 |
| Glendale Career College-North-West College-Bakersfield 26.5 miles from Taft |
Private (for-profit) 2-4 years |
$76,557 | Not Offered | 493 | 33 to 1 |
| UEI College-Bakersfield 27.5 miles from Taft |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$19,900 | Not Offered | 1,415 | 26 to 1 |
| Milan Institute-Bakersfield 28.9 miles from Taft |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,309 | Not Offered | 582 | 22 to 1 |
| Lyle's College of Beauty 28.9 miles from Taft |
Private (for-profit) less than 2-years |
$14,075 | Not Offered | 70 | 9 to 1 |
