Taft College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
With a 100% acceptance rate, Taft College is built for access, so your strategy should focus on starting strong rather than proving you can get in. Since it is test-optional, use SAT or ACT prep only if a score helps with placement, transfer planning, or your broader college list.
Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.
Taft College facts and stats
Taft College enrolls 4,464 undergraduate students in a small-town campus setting. Taft College has a 28:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Its profile reflects a moderately sized undergraduate community with a campus environment centered outside a major urban area.
Taft, CA
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Key Taft College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
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Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
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Coming soon
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
Since Taft College is test-optional, use this plan only if you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores. Take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year, then use the summer before senior year and fall for retakes and superscoring opportunities. Because Taft College does not offer Early Decision or Early Action, make your last fall retake the latest test date whose scores will arrive before the regular application deadline.
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What you'll actually pay
Taft College is a public college with in-state tuition of $1,104 and out-of-state tuition of $13,560. Students should review available grants, fee waivers, and other aid options to estimate their net cost.
Taft College’s out-of-state tuition is $13,560, while in-state tuition is $1,104. Room and board is listed at $8,095, so total costs can differ substantially depending on where a student lives and whether they need campus housing. Actual out-of-pocket costs may be lower for students who qualify for grants or other financial aid.
Student life at Taft College
6% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: No guarantee
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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