Taft is a city in California and it is the county seat of Kern county. Its population is 14,898. There are 3 colleges near Taft, California - 1 public and 2 private schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 2 colleges are in 30 miles from Taft. All schools provide undergraduate programs and no schools offer graduate programs.
A total of 5,755 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $43,330 (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 |
| 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 |
