Patten University is a regionally accredited Christian Institution of higher learning. As a private, co-educational, interdenominational university, we provide an inspiring and supportive environment for people of all denominations and faith traditions to grow - spiritually and academically. Graduates of Patten University can be found in leadership positions in ministry, and business throughout the world.

Patten University admits students of any race, color, national or ethic origin to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded and made available to students at Patten University, and Patten University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethic origin in administering its educational policies, admission policies, scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and other school-administered programs.

At Patten University, you will become well equipped to follow your career and path in life, even in today's increasingly secular world. In whichever academic major you choose, our faculty will help you develop creative and critical thinking and an appreciation for a diversity of people and ideas.

"The values of the Patten University campus will stay with me wherever I go and whatever I do."

Olga Monastyrskaya from Staviopol, Russia
Patten University Graduate Majoring in Organizational Management

"I know that joining a ministry will be a life's journey for me, but Patten University is giving me the tools I need for the project of a lifetime."

Marco Ambriz
Pastoral Studies Student

Application Deadline

Patten University operates on a rolling admissions schedule, however for priority scholarship and housing consideration, applicants should honor the following dates.

Online Application

You may use our online application system or print an Acrobat PDF copy and mail or fax to Patten University.

Admissions Team

Patten University has been a home to students from over 23 states and 15 countries. The Admissions Team travels throughout the world and looks forward to meeting people from across the globe.

Meet Your Team:

Kim Guerra - ext. 7763

Director of Admissions

Hometown: Felton, CA (in the Santa Cruz mountains)

• Education: B.A., History, Social Studies, Bible; Simpson College; M.B.A., Patten University 
• Favorite Place on Campus: The Holy Grounds Cafe - tasty coffee and smoothies, great music, bunches of students and lots of fun!
• Quote: “Whatever you are, be a good one.” -Abraham Lincoln
• Hobbies/Interests: Rock music, playing my guitars, watercolor painting, sock monkeys and SPIDERS!
• Advice to Prospective Students: When choosing a school: Pray, pray, pray...then listen to God's voice. Also, Memorize this equation: GOOD GRADES = FREE MONEY.
• Travel Territory
• Bay Area Counties: Contra Costa, Marin, Napa, Sonoma, Solano
  Northern California
  All Other States
  

Leonardo “Leo” Guerra

Director of E-Recruitment

• Hometown: Sao Paulo, Brazil.
• Education: B.S., Organizational Management, Patten University. (August 2005)
• Favorite Place on Campus: The Lions’ Den (our new Student Lounge). A great place to hang out with students and play some pool, watch a movie, surf the net, or even watch television or a live performance.
• Quote: “Faith is taking the first step even when you don’t see the whole staircase.” – Martin Luther King, Jr.
• Hobbies/Interests: Music! Electrified, with high levels of musicianship, speed and volume!

• Advice to Prospective Students: Stop and look around. Your future college is so much more than a diploma on a wall. It is your chance to learn and teach; socialize and network; study and have fun. Even though you study and go to classes just like high school, your college life sets the tone for the rest of your life.