Whoever You Are, We Have A Place For You

Patten University offers liberal arts undergraduate and graduate degrees with a focus on business and community leadership.

Shaping Students into Leaders Since 1944

Whether you prefer to learn on our Oakland campus or on our brand new online learning platform, there's a place for you at Patten.

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Refer-a-friend Program

Help your friend earn a degree debt free. You earn $100. They save $100.

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College Works Scholarship

Through College Works you can earn an accredited undergraduate degree online at no cost.

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Online Learning at Patten

Online courses at Patten University are designed with you in mind. Self-assessment tools like progress bars make it easy to keep track of your coursework.

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Disrupting Education

Forbes has named Gene Wade and UniversityNow, the parent company of Patten University, one of the 12 most disruptive names in business today.

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Visiting Campus

Patten University is located in Oakland, California, just minutes away from San Francisco and Berkeley. Set in the heart of the Bay Area, Patten University offers students an incomparable experience rich in cultural and recreational activities.