
Taft University System is associated with distance education in business and legal studies. Its name can be confusing: the system, William Howard Taft University, and Taft Law School appear in discussions of Taft education, but applicants should identify the institution that will admit them and award their credential.
That distinction matters more than a conventional campus history for a prospective student. A program's current catalog, enrollment agreement, and degree-granting institution determine which academic and financial policies apply. Applicants comparing older descriptions of Taft should check those documents for the current institutional name and program requirements.
Taft's academic focus is narrower than that of a comprehensive university: its offerings center on business and legal studies delivered through distance education. Business administration and nonprofessional legal studies appear among its reported fields of study.
Applicants should distinguish a business degree, a legal-studies degree, and a law degree. They have different curricula and possible uses, and a legal-studies credential does not itself qualify someone to practice law. For a specific program, the current catalog should identify the awarding institution, credential, required courses, assessment methods, and any in-person requirements.
Taft University System is associated with Denver, Colorado, but prospective students should not assume that its Denver location functions as a conventional teaching or residential campus. Distance education is central to the institution's identity.
For an online student, location still has practical consequences. Confirm which institution appears on the enrollment agreement, where official records are maintained, and whether a program requires travel for examinations, meetings, or other activities. Students who expect to use a Denver facility should verify its purpose and access arrangements before enrolling.
Taft's educational approach emphasizes distance learning in professional and career-related subjects. That focus can appeal to adults who need to organize study around work or other commitments, though its suitability depends on the structure of the particular program.
A mission statement describes institutional aims, not a measured student outcome. Applicants can test how those aims translate into practice by examining the course schedule, instructor access, academic advising, and expected weekly workload in the program they intend to enter.
Name of the institution
Taft University SystemLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
City: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000Taft University System is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Doctor's degree - otherData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.