Patten University

Patten University is an online college in Oakland, California. It was founded in 1944 by Bebe Patten as a bible college. It went through several stages in its history, variously under the names Oakland Bible Institute, Patten Bible Institute, Patten College, then Patten University.[2][3] It was long affiliated with the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, with candidacy for regional accreditation granted in 1973 and full accreditation circa 1978 to 1980.[4] On February 28, 2020, Patten voluntarily withdrew from accreditation with WASC.[5] In that year it became affiliated with Christian Evangelical Churches of America.[6]

Patten University
MottoWhere Your Passion Becomes Action
TypeOnline 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

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 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.[7]

In 2018 the online learning platform used by Patten University was acquired by the secular nonprofit National University System. In 2020 Patten University was returned to sectarian affiliation through association with the Christian Evangelical Churches of America.[8]

Notable alumni

References
  1. U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Patten University
  2. "History – PATTEN UNIVERSITY". www.patten.edu. Archived from the original on 2022-01-06.
  3. "Formerly Accredited or Candidate Institutions".
  4. "Patten University". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2011. Retrieved 2011-04-14.
  5. "Formerly Accredited or Candidate Institutions".
  6. "History – PATTEN UNIVERSITY". www.patten.edu. Archived from the original on 2022-01-06.
  7. "Public Statement Regarding Patten University". Western Association of Schools and Colleges. 2012. Archived from the original on February 6, 2013. Retrieved 2013-03-14.
  8. "History – PATTEN UNIVERSITY". www.patten.edu. Archived from the original on 2022-01-06.
  9. "Antioch Mayor Wade Harper Formally Announces his Bid for Re-election". East County Today. April 14, 2016.
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