Patten University

Patten University is a for-profit institution of higher education in Oakland, California. It was founded in 1944 by Bebe Patten as the Oakland Bible Institute. Patten is a secular for-profit institution.

Patten University
MottoWhere Your Passion Becomes Action
TypeFor-profit college
Established1944
FounderBebe Patten
PresidentThomas Stewart
Students900
Location
Oakland
,
California
,
United States

37°47′11″N 122°13′10″W[1]
CampusUrban, 15 acres (6.1 ha)
MascotLions
Websitewww.patten.edu

Academics

Patten University is accredited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and authorized by the California State Board of Education.[2]

History

Founded in 1944 as the Oakland Bible Institute by Bebe Patten, Patten University emphasized faith-based teaching and created programs for students with broad academic and career interests. In 1980, Patten received initial accreditation by the WASC Senior College Commission and changed its name to Patten College.

In December 2012, Patten began the transition from a non-profit, sectarian institution to a for-profit, secular institution under the umbrella of the parent company UniversityNow.[3]

Accreditation

In 1980, the university received accreditation from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).[4]

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Patten University
  2. "Statement of Accreditation Status: Patten University". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities. Archived from the original on 27 April 2012. Retrieved 9 July 2012.
  3. "Public Statement Regarding Patten University". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2012. Archived from the original on February 6, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
  4. "Patten University". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
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