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Patten University

2433 Coolidge Ave, Oakland, CA 94601 -

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School Notes Overview:

Patten is a private, coeducational, interdenominational Christian university dedicated to providing undergraduate and graduate education to all who wish the opportunity and have the ability to benefit. Patten University is committed in all of its policies and practices to upholding the lordship of Jesus Christ, the authority of the Bible as the revealed word of God, and the high moral standards found in the Judeo-Christian tradition.

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School Overview:

	Patten University
County	Alameda County, CA
Title IV Eligible	Yes
Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level	4 or more years
Institution Control	Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate	713 students
Part-Time Undergraduate	374 students
Full-Time Graduate	26 students
Part-Time Graduate	17 students

Total Enrollment	725 students
Total Dormitory Capacity	175 students
Tuition	12480
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	99%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants	91%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received	$2,853
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants	38%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received	$6,968
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants	55%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received	$6,406
% Students Receiving Loans	45%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received	$4,714

School Notes:

Patten University, founded in 1944, is a private institution of higher education accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC). At Patten University students learn the skills they need to become national and international leaders in ministry, business, the liberal arts, education and other professional areas. Patten’s purpose is to provide students of all backgrounds with a rigorous, challenging education that is based on Judeo-Christian values and that inspires commitment to community service.
Patten College is the residential undergraduate campus providing more than 15 majors and programs. The Graduate School of Professional Studies offers MBA and Master of Education programs. The School of Extended and Continuing Education provides students throughout the nation and the world with opportunities to complete baccalaureate, certificate, and training programs.
At Patten University we strive to provide students with a quality Christian liberal arts education through the combination of three important elements: Learning, Faith and Community.
The University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, the regional accrediting body.
Profile last updated: 04/25/2008.

In the News:

Budget fight targets for-profit colleges, but nonprofit Patten gets swept up (Walnut Creek Journal)
posted on March 25, 2011 at 04:27:07 am
The state's battle over underperforming for-profit colleges has swept up an unlikely victim: Oakland's nonprofit Patten University.
Budget fight targets for-profit colleges, but nonprofit Patten gets swept up (Oakland Tribune)
posted on March 24, 2011 at 11:10:20 pm
Oakland's Patten University is California's only traditional, four-year college to feel the effects of the state's effort to cut tax subsidies to underperforming schools.
Budget fight targets for-profit colleges, but nonprofit Patten gets swept up (Contra Costa Times)
posted on March 24, 2011 at 11:02:59 pm
Oakland's Patten University is California's only traditional, four-year college to feel the effects of the state's effort to cut tax subsidies to underperforming schools.
Vulcans earn split with Lions (Hawaii Tribune-Herald)
posted on February 17, 2011 at 08:11:04 pm
Junior Isaac Duran fired a four-hit shutout to lead Patten University to a 7-0 win over the University of Hawaii at Hilo in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.
Patten's Duran brilliant in 7-0 win over Vulcans (West Hawaii Today)
posted on February 17, 2011 at 07:13:38 pm
HILO --- Junior Isaac Duran fired a four-hit shutout to lead Patten University to a 7-0 win over the University of Hawaii at Hilo in the first game of a doubleheader on Wednesday.