Taft is a city in California and it is the county seat of Kern county. Its population is 14,898. There are 2 colleges near Taft, California - all public schools. 1 college is located in the city limit and 1 colleges are in 30 miles from Taft. All schools provide undergraduate programs and 1 school offers graduate programs.
A total of 14,883 students is attending one of those schools and its average 2025 tuition is $15,770 (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 |
