by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Taft College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Taft College stood at $1,108 a year. For students from out of state the figure was $10,852. The difference reflects the in-state residency discount.
Of that total, required fees were $4 in-state and $4 out-of-state; the remainder is straight tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $1,104 | $10,848 |
| Fees | $4 | $4 |
| Total | $1,108 | $10,852 |
This tuition and fees total reflects one year of study and does not include room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much will Taft College cost per credit hour part time? Head to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the breakdown.
To put that price in context, here is how Taft College costs compare against other schools. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, Taft College comes in lower than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Taft College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Take a look at how tuition at Taft College has shifted over recent reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,368 |
| Two Years Ago | $1,104 | $7,968 |
| One Year Ago | $1,104 | $9,072 |
| Most Recent Year | $1,104 | $10,848 |
This chart shows the way tuition at Taft College has trended over the reported years.
Over the most recent year, out-of-state tuition climbed 19.6%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $12,976 for the coming year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
Get answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 0.00%, putting next year’s in-state cost near $1,108. For students from out of state, the yearly pace was 13.85%, so next year out-of-state students could pay around $12,355.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $1,108 | $12,355 |
| In 2 Years | $1,108 | $14,066 |
| In 3 Years | $1,108 | $16,014 |
| In 4 Years | $1,108 | $18,232 |
| In 5 Years | $1,108 | $20,757 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — at this pace, four years of out-of-state tuition and fees projects to about $60,667, or about $4,432 for in-state students.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
For more on the aid available at Taft College, head to the Taft College Financial Aid page.
