Taft College

www.taftcollege.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,104

2021 Average Net Price

$7,143

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

3,943

21.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

28%

103 Graduates

About

Taft College is a higher education institution located in Kern County, CA. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Taft College were Humanistic Studies (59 degrees awarded), General Health Services (50 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (40 degrees).

In 2021, 536 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Taft College. 75% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was hispanic or latino (292 degrees), 1.49 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (196 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Taft College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Taft College is $1,104, which is $−6,864 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $7,143.

In 2021, 57% of undergraduate students attending Taft College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,104

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Taft College was $1,104. The cost of tuition at Taft College is $−6,864 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Taft College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$7,143

2021 Value

17.5%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Taft College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,143. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Taft College grew by 17.5%.

This chart compares the average net price of Taft College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,901

Room and Board

$1,080

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Taft College was of $11,901 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 9.15% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,080. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 45.2% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Taft College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57% of undergraduate students at Taft College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 35.7% with respect to 2020, when 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Taft College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Taft College was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Taft College had a total enrollment of 3,943 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Taft College is 852 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,091. This means that 21.6% of students enrolled at Taft College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Taft College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 64.1% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 4.08% Black or African American, 2.64% Asian, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.279% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Taft College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (42.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (19.5%) and White Female (18.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

21.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Taft College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,943 students. The full-time enrollment at Taft College is 852 and the part-time enrollment is 3,091. This means that 21.6% of students enrolled at Taft College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Taft College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Taft College was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Taft College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Taft College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
2,529 enrolled students
White
1,005 enrolled students
Black or African American
161 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Taft College is 64.1% Hispanic or Latino, 25.5% White, 4.08% Black or African American, 2.64% Asian, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.457% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.279% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 16 students (0.406%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 268 more women than men received degrees from Taft College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Taft College is hispanic or latino (292 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (196 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Taft College is Humanistic Studies (59 degrees awarded), followed by General Health Services (50 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (40 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Taft College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Human Sciences (86 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (37 degrees), and Protective Services (40 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taft College are Elementary & middle school teachers (226,421 people), Other managers (148,584 people), Police officers (133,735 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (126,914 people), and Postsecondary teachers (115,987 people).

The most specialized majors at Taft College in 2021 are Human Sciences (86 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (37 degrees), Protective Services (40 degrees), English (12 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taft College are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Sales engineers

The most specialized majors at Taft College are Human Sciences (86 degrees awarded), Interdisciplinary Studies (37 degrees), Protective Services (40 degrees), English (12 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (7 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Taft College are Elementary & secondary schools (493,888 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (346,629 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (254,351 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (179,686 people), and Legal services (123,069 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Taft College.

Most Common (2021)

Humanistic Studies
59 degrees awarded
General Health Services
50 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration
40 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Taft College was Humanistic Studies with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Taft College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

134

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

402

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 134 degrees were awarded to men at Taft College, which is 0.333 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (402).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Taft College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 19 degrees were awarded to men at Taft College in Biological & Physical Sciences, which is 1.06 times more than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 86 degrees were awarded to women at Taft College in Child Care Provider. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

22%

100% Completion Time

34%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 22% of students graduating from Taft College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 34% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 41% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Taft College is Male and Asian (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
292 degrees awarded
White
196 degrees awarded
Black or African American
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Taft College is hispanic or latino (292 degrees awarded). There were 1.49 times more hispanic or latino recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (196 degrees).

0.56% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

Hispanic or Latino Female
216 degrees awarded
White Female
155 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
76 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Taft College is hispanic or latino female (216 degrees awarded). There were 1.39 times more hispanic or latino female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (155 degrees).

Operations

Taft College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.44M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −NaNM (−NaN0%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Taft College had a total salary expenditure of 57.3M. Taft College employs 34 Professors, 9 Associate professors and 1 No academic ranks. Most academics at Taft College are Female Professor (18), Male Professor (16), and Male Associate professor (5).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taft College are: Office and Administrative Support, with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Endowment

$2.44M

2021 Endowment

46.7%

growth from 2020

Taft College has an endowment valued at about $2.44M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Taft College grew 46.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.86M lower than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Taft College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.6M

2021 Salaries

8.29%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Taft College paid a median of $18.6M in salaries, which represents 32.5% of their overall expenditure ($57.3M) and a 8.29% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.87M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Taft College paid a total of $4.87M to 44 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

34 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

31 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Taft College were Professor with 34 employees, Associate professor with 9 employees, and No academic rank with 1 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Taft College were Office and Administrative Support with 31 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Management with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Taft College was Female Professor with 18 employees, Male Professor with 16 employees, and Male Associate professor with 5 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Taft College.