William Howard Taft University



3700 South Susan Street, Office 200
Santa Ana, CA 92704-6954


William Howard Taft University, which was initially established as a way for certified public accountants to pursue continuing education classes, is now a private, independent, postsecondary, nationally accredited distance learning institution offering graduate degree programs in law and business.

Taft University students can choose from two tracks when studying at the Witkin School of Law. While the law school awards Juris Doctor degrees, it offers courses for students preparing to take the bar exam as well as for students who want a knowledge of business law but not a traditional legal practice. William Howard Taft University also offers Master's degress in Law with a concentration in Taxation or American Jurisprudence. The School of Education offers a Master of Education program and the business schools offers a Master of Science in Taxation program and a Master of business Administration.

Quick Facts

  • The MBA-Professional Practice Management is believed to be the first program of its kind in the country.

  • Students can select from concentrations in entrepreneurship, health care administration, and professional practice management when enrolled in the MBA program.

  • Taft University was named in honor of William Howard Taft, the 27th president of the United States.



  • This school profile has been compiled and updated by The CollegeBound Network. The school is not affiliated with The CollegeBound Network and shall not be considered a sponsor of this program.
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