Patten University

2433 Coolidge Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601
http://www.patten.edu/

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1944
Religious AffiliationIndependent Christian
Undergrad Students651
Endowment0
Application DeadlineJuly 31
Application Fee30
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineJuly 31
Tuition11,880
Room/Board6,160
Services
Associated FirmsSouthern Baptist Convention (denomination) Church of God (denomination) Oakland Unified School District Cingular University of California,Berkeley Kaiser Permanente
Campus Safetylate night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsChristian Cathedral and Patten family history archives.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health insurance, other
MuseumsChristian Cathedral and Patten family history archives.
Periodical Subs110
# of Books36,160
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months35%
within one year50%
within two years52%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size8 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing30%
College housing typeswomen's dorms (33%), men's dorms (21%), apartments for married students (29%), apartment for single students (0%), special housing for disabled students (2%)
Popular EventsInternational Week, Spiritual Emphasis Week, Block Outreach, Campus Days, Summer Mission Trip, Spring Banquet, Biblical & Theological Studies Semi-Annual Colloquium
Nearest AirportOakland (6), San Francisco (26)
Nearest TrainOakland (4)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, symphony orchestra, yearbook
Number of OrganizationsN/A
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Lion Express (monthly)
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious OrganizationsN/A
International OrganizationsN/A
Other OrganizationsN/A