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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.
Fields of study in vogue at Patten University include family and social work and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Patten University, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 758 students study at the school (in 2007). Patten University is particularly welcoming to minority students.
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.
Patten University
2433 Coolidge Ave
Oakland, CA 94601
http://www.patten.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 42 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Religion And Philosophy | 21 | bible studies |
| Education And Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Family And Social Work | 18 | child development |
| Business And Management | 10 | business and related services |
Number of programs and degrees for Patten University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 36 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 30 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 12 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 11 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Patten University had a total enrollment of 758 students (520 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Black | 14% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 13% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 48% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 22% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 6 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $40,033 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $36,000 | 5 | $35,720 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 4 | $24,625 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Independent Far West Region |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 29 | 12 | 41 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 12 | 12 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Patten University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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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