Taft College
![The central quad in 2012. The Student Center building contains the cafeteria and testing center, with the baseball field in the background. At right is the administration/library building.](/Images/godic/202502/14/Taft_College_Quad3117.jpg")
![The Cougar is the official mascot of Taft College. The science building is in the background.](/Images/godic/202502/14/Taft_College_Cougar3117.jpg")
Taft College is a public community college located in Taft, California. Taft College is a part of the California Community Colleges system and is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. The college is one of only a few community colleges in California to have on-campus housing.