Consumer Information
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Office Address:
2433 Coolidge Ave,
Oakland, CA 94601
Phone: 415-494-8240
http://www.patten.edu
Year Founded: 1944
First Accredited: 1980
Next Scheduled Review: 2023
President: Nathan Breitling
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One Dupont Circle, NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-6126
http://www.chea.org
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State License and Contact Information:
Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education
1747 N. Market Blvd., Ste. 225
P.O. Box 980818
Sacramento, CA 95834
Phone: 916-574-8900
http://www.bppe.ca.gov
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Tuition: $325 per credit hour (all course materials included)
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Participation in Funding Programs:
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Veterans’ Education Benefits
http://www.gibill.va.gov​
DANTES
http://www.dantes.doded.mil
Three out of four PU students receive tuition-based financial assistance from the Federal Government, including the DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs. PU offers an interest-free per course tuition payment plan.
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Affiliations:
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Strategic Partner – Defense Acquisition University
http://www.dau.mil
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Learning Partner – National Contract Management Association
http://www.ncmahq.org
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Global Registered Education Provider – Project Management Institute
http://www.pmi.org
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Member – Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges
http://www.soc.aascu.org
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GI Jobs Military Friendly School
http://www.militaryfriendlyschools.com
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Mission Statement:
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The mission of Patten University is to provide high-quality, accessible, affordable undergraduate and graduate education that integrates leadership and service to inspire students to engage in community and global transformation.
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Programs:
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Master of Acquisition Management
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Master of Contract Management
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Master of Project Management
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Master of Supply Chain Management
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Master of Leadership and Management
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MBA – Acquisition and Contracting Concentration
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MBA – Project/Program Concentration
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MBA – Supply Chain Management Concentration
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MBA – General Management Concentration
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Master’s Certificate in Acquisition and Contracting
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Master’s Certificate in Project/Program Management
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Master’s Certificate in Financial Management and Pricing
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Master’s Certificate in Supply Chain Management
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Master’s Certificate in Management
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Success Indicators:
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Average Graduation Rate:
Master of Acquisition Management: 71%
Master of Contract Management: 72%
Master of Project Management: 85%
Master of Business Administration: 45%
Master of Supply Chain Management: 67%
Average Program Completion Rates: 68%
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Percentage of Students Surveyed Who Responded that They:
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Achieved their learning goals: 92%
Would recommend the university to a friend: 97%
Were satisfied with their studies: 97%
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Percentage of Graduates Surveyed Who Responded That They:
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Acquired job or work related skills: 93%
Learned to think critically and analytically: 98%
Learned to solve complex real-world problems: 93%
Learned something that changed the way they understood an issue or concept: 98%
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Received a job promotion as a result of their degree: 37%
Received an increase in pay after earning their degree: 45%
