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$1,108Tuition
3,216Students
34%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$38,861Earnings
Public2-yearIndependentData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$1,108
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,076
Average Net Price
$2,699
Students Receiving Financial Aid
17.9%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,077
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$19,431
Books & Supplies
$938
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,123
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.5%
Pell Grant Recipients
17.9%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $2,182
$30,001 – $48,000 $2,000
$48,001 – $75,000 $4,518
$75,001 – $110,000 $8,225

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Cost Overview

Most Taft College families pay around $2,700 annually after aid, making this one of California's most affordable college options. Net costs range from $2,000 for middle-income families ($30-48K) to $8,225 for higher earners ($75-110K+), while the lowest-income students pay just $2,182. Over two years, total costs run $4,000-16,000 depending on family income.

Only 0.49% of students take federal loans, reflecting the school's rock-bottom pricing in California's community college system. With 95% of graduates finding employment and median earnings reaching $38,861 within ten years, the return on investment works for most students. The best deal goes to local families earning $30-48K who qualify for the lowest net price of $2,000 annually. Since 99% of students are California residents, nearly everyone benefits from in-state pricing at this Central Valley institution.

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