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Taft University System

#2784 in US ranking Denver, CO
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What is the history of Taft University System?

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.

What are the faculties and departments at Taft University System?

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.

What is the location of Taft University System?

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.

What is the mission and vision of Taft University System?

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.

Taft University System Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Taft University System

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

Taft University System Accreditation

Taft 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.

Taft University System Programs and Degrees

iconBachelor's degree
iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - research/scholarship
iconDoctor's degree - professional practice
iconDoctor's degree - other

Data 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.