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Patten University

Overview of Patten University

Patten University is in Oakland, CA. Oakland is a large city. The school is classified as a Undenominational college. Patten University is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.

Areas of Study

Fields of study in vogue at Patten University include family and social work and liberal arts.

Patten University Selectivity

The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Patten University, and many students are from other states.

Student Body

Approximately 758 students study at the school (in 2007). Patten University is particularly welcoming to minority students.

Student Life

Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Independent Far West Region athletics.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Patten is a private, coeducational, interdenominational Christian University dedicated to providing a Liberal Arts education with a strong biblical studies emphasis. 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. Our mission is to provide an excellent education for motivated and committed students from a broad diversity of ethnic, geographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds. The University seeks to maintain a welcoming and supportive community where students are encouraged and equipped to find and develop their unique talents and spiritual gifts. To achieve its purposes, the University seeks to offer students a coherent and integrated education so that they will become aware of the traditions and cultures that have shaped societies, develop and expand their abilities to think critically and independently, and come to understand their own place and role in the larger world community. The University endeavors to inspire students to commit themselves to God, serve their communities, and live as morally responsible individuals in whatever vocation or profession they choose to pursue."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Patten University

Patten University
2433 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
http://www.patten.edu

Patten University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts42general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Religion And Philosophy21bible studies
Education And Teaching20elementary school teaching, education
Family And Social Work18child development
Business And Management10business and related services

Number of programs and degrees for Patten University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree363
Award of less than 1 academic year302
Associate's degree221
Master's degree122
Postbaccalaureate certificate111
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

In 2007, Patten University had a total enrollment of 758 students (520 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate92%
Graduate8%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White18%
Black14%
Hispanic7%
Asian13%
American Indian1%
Unknown48%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1917%
20-2120%
22-2422%
25-2911%
30-346%
35-396%
40-499%
50-644%
65+0%

Patten University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time50 %
Part-Time58 %

Patten University Room and Board (2007)

Patten University offers campus housing for 80 of its 520 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

Patten University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 11,880
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 11,880
Room and board$ 6,550
Room charge$ 3,200
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,150
Books and supplies$ 1,386
Other expenses$ 2,088

Financial Aid:
Patten University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 449000)

Patten University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track86

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year2*3$40,033
Associate professorcalendar year1*0*
Assistant professorcalendar year0*1*
Instructorcalendar year1*1*
All faculty totalcalendar year4$36,0005$35,720

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year1*1*
Associate professoracademic year2*0*
Assistant professoracademic year1*0*
All faculty totalacademic year4$24,6251*

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Patten University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BaseballIndependent Far West Region

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total291241
Baseball29029
All Other Sports01212

Patten University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Bible/Biblical Studies

Patten University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Patten University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Patten University % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Patten University % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 11%Patten University % of degrees in education and teaching
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Patten University Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Patten University Minority % of student body
% students on athletic fin. aid
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 16%Patten University % students on athletic fin. aid
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Patten University Dorm rooms per full-time student
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Undenominational affiliation
Open admission
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Offers athletic scholarships

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