Patten University
Location and Contact Information
2433 Coolidge AveOakland, CA 94601
USA
Main Tel: 51026185000
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Established in 1944, as the Oakland Bible Institute by Evangelical preacher Dr. Bebe Patten, Patten University is a private institution. It is located in Oakland, California, United States, and the campus is spread across an area of 15 acres. The institute offers bachelor’s and associate’s degrees in fields including business, religion, sciences and liberal arts. Besides, the students can also get master’s degrees in business management and education. The university also has Weekend Science Courses. Patten University has four major divisions, which include:
- Division of Arts, Sciences and Business
- Division of Biblical and Theological Studies
- Division of Continuing and Extended Education
- Division of Education
Patten University has strong athletic teams and participates in several sports of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). They are nicknamed as Lions and Lady Lions.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Undenominational religious affiliation.
- Many students concentrating in family and social work, religion and philosophy, and liberal arts.
- Racially diverse student body.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate Colleges, General.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students have meal (board) plans.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
- Athlete financial aid is awarded.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 13,440 |
| Room | $ 3,600 |
| Board | $ 3,490 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,638 |
| Other | $ 2,250 |
Financial Aid
Patten University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 87% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 83% | $9,063 |
| Institutional Grant | 52% | $7,207 |
| Federal Grant | 50% | $3,592 |
| Pell Grant | 43% | $3,489 |
| Other Federal Grant | 24% | $1,167 |
| State or Local Grant | 30% | $6,343 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 80% | $9,803 |
| Federal Loan | 80% | $9,803 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Patten University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Georgia Military College-Valdosta Campus | Valdosta, GA | 1,007 |
| 2 | Arkansas Baptist College | Little Rock, AR | 626 |
| 3 | Georgia Military College-Atlanta Campus | Fairburn, GA | 552 |
| 4 | Georgia Military College-Warner Robins Campus | Warner Robins, GA | 918 |
| 5 | Orleans Technical Institute | Philadelphia, PA | 659 |
| 6 | Denmark Technical College | Denmark, SC | 2,277 |
| 7 | Connors State College | Warner, OK | 2,362 |
| 8 | Humphreys College-Stockton and Modesto Campuses | Stockton, CA | 714 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 50 | 3 |
| < 1 year certificate | 28 | 2 |
| Associate | 25 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 7 | 1 |
| Master | 3 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 14 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,056 in 2009-2010 (846 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 94% of enrolled students and graduate students are 6%.
Students under 25 years old represent 44% of the student body. About 17% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Patten University provides on-campus housing for 84 of its 846 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Athletics
The school is in the Independent Far West Region for major sports.
The school offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 29 male students received the aid (men were 71% of those receiving aid) and 12 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 29% of students receiving such aid) .
Graduate School Focus
Patten University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
The school's Graduate School Carnegie Classification is Single Postbaccalaureate (Education).
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
- 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