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Patten University is in Oakland, California. 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.
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 725 students study at the school (in 2005). Patten University is particularly welcoming to minority students. Many of the students at the school are in their forties, or even older.
Students at Patten University can take advantage of the school's meal plans.
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
Patten University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Religion And Philosophy | 40 | bible studies |
| Business And Management | 39 | business and related services |
| Education And Teaching | 27 | elementary school teaching, education |
| Liberal Arts | 26 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 24 | child development |
Number of programs and degrees for Patten University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 3 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 26 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 24 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 22 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 1 |
In 2005, Patten University had a total enrollment of 725 students (468 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 89% |
| Graduate | 11% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 20% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 26% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 35% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 72% |
| Texas | 4% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| Idaho | 3% |
| Nevada | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| Oregon | 2% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Arkansas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 47 % |
| Part-Time | 51 % |
Patten University offers campus housing for 80 of its 468 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Oakland, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,520 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,520 |
| Room and board | $ 6,060 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,250 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,980 |
Financial Aid:
Patten University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 449000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $36,833 | 3 | $33,200 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $21,000 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $31,500 | 4 | $26,000 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 12 | $29,042 | 7 | $29,086 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 0 | 12 | 12 |
| 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 5% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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 campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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