How much has Taft's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

The total cost of attendance, including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 31.36% from 2014 ($16,800), where Taft's current cost is $22,069. In 2024, the COA is increased by 15.21% from last year.
The undergraduate tuition & fees has increased from $7,080 (2014) to $9,076 (2024), and the rate of tuition increase is 28.19% over the past 10 years.

The 2024 tuition & fees have significantly risen this year (more than 10%) at Taft College.

Cost of Attendance Changes

The following table and chart illustrate the changes in the total cost of attendance (COA) for Taft College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased 31.36% for that period where the last year costs were $22,069. The total cost includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs vary by student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 28.19% for the last 10 years where the 2024 tuition & fees are $9,076. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Taft College over last the 10 years.
YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2014-15$1,380$7,080-
2015-16$1,134$6,780 -4.24%
2016-17$1,134$6,780 0.00%
2017-18$1,410$8,430 24.34%
2018-19$1,410$8,430 0.00%
2019-20$1,104$6,192 -26.55%
2020-21$1,104$6,192 0.00%
2021-22$1,104$7,368 18.99%
2022-23$1,108$7,972 8.20%
2023-24$1,108$9,076 13.85%
Taft College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $938, and it has decreased -45.15% from the year 2014 to 2024.
YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2014-15$1,710-
2015-16$1,710 0.00%
2016-17$1,710 0.00%
2017-18$1,854 8.42%
2018-19$1,917 3.40%
2019-20$1,971 2.82%
2020-21$1,971 0.00%
2021-22$1,125 -42.92%
2022-23$1,152 2.40%
2023-24$938 -18.58%

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 36.54% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 44.89% when living-off campus from the year 2014 to 2024. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Taft College.
YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2014-15$8,010$15,642-
2015-16$8,080$15,932 0.87%
2016-17$8,080$15,932
2017-18$8,655$17,532 7.12%
2018-19$9,317$18,047 7.65%
2019-20$10,438$20,358 12.03%
2020-21$10,438$20,358
2021-22$9,627$21,994 -7.77%
2022-23$10,031$22,584 4.20%
2023-24$12,055$25,623 20.18%
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