Landing Template - Taft College
About Taft College
A Place of Opportunity Where Student Lives Transform!
In this Section
History, Tradition, Values
Learn about our history, tradition, and values. See what makes Taft College great.
Explore our historyCampus Leadership
Meet the leaders of Taft College including our president, board of trustees, and our various committees.
Meet campus leadersOffices & Departments
Explore the offices and departments that keep Taft College running.
Find an office or departmentTaft College Foundation
The Taft College Foundation is a critical unit to our continued success as a college.
Visit the FoundationAcademic Excellence
Excellence in our academics is critical to the Taft College mission.
See how we do itDiversity, Equity, & Inclusion
We strive for a diverse and equitable campus and world around us.
See more about diversityMedia Resources
Find a press release, photo, or another media resource directly from Taft College.
Find media resourcesOur Community
Taft College is an intimate, educational community committed to helping students successfully pursue dreams through career technical education, foundational programs, and guaranteed transfer programs to four-year universities. One of the California Community Colleges, our campus has residence halls and is located about 120 miles north of Los Angeles.
Transfer Center
We offer preparation and transfer assistance, help in choosing your transfer school, including those located out-of-state with steep savings on nonresident tuition, and provide details for Taft College’s Transfer Admission Guarantees.
Learn moreLearning at Taft College
At Taft College, we regard relationships and support services as essential for student success. Students can choose from more than 75 degree and certificate programs. We offer a 16-to-1 student/faculty ratio and one of the lowest costs of attendance, ensuring that education is available for everyone. We provide an equitable learning environment for our diverse student body, offering pre-collegiate basic skills, extensive student resources, and many extra-curricular opportunities.
Our primary objectives are to provide students with exceptional programs that enable academic transfer and to provide highly skilled training that will align student career goals with the workforce needs of regional business and industry.
We are dedicated to supporting our students’ successful completion of their educational programs and their successful employability. Helping our students to transform their lives is the reason each of us at Taft College is committed to serving with excellence and heart every day.