formerly American Graduate University
Accreditation and Licensure
Office Address:
4111 W. Waltann Lane
Phoenix, CA 85053
Phone: (626) 966-4576
Year Founded:
First Accredited:
Next Scheduled Review:
President:
Chief Academic Officer:
1969
1998
2028
Dr. Gary Moncher
Dr. Darla Cuadra (Interim)
Accreditation and Approvals
Patten University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC). The DEAC is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The DEAC is also recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Patten University is licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education (AZPPSE) as a private degree-granting institution and is authorized to operate and grant degrees in the State of Arizona.
Patten University has approval from the California Bureau of Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) to grant degrees. Approval means that Patten complies with state standards set forth in California Education Code Title 3, Division 10, Part 59, Chapter 8.
Accreditation and Agency Contact Information
The Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC) is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency. The DEAC is recognized by the Council for Higher Education (CHEA).
1601 18th St., N.W.
Suite 2
Washington, DC 20009-2529
Phone: 202-234-5100
http://www.deac.org
STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT DISCLOSURE FOR THE PUBLIC
Consumer Information Disclosure Form
For the DEAC Consumer Information Disclosure Form, please click here.
State License and Contact Information
Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education
1740 W. Adams Street, Suite 3008
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Phone: (602) 542-5709
https://ppse.az.gov/
PRIVATE POSTSECONDARY EDUCATION
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
Patten University is an institutional member of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
One Dupont Circle NW, Suite 510
Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-955-6126
State Authorizations
Patten University is licensed, authorized, or exempt in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Louisiana, Maine, Massachusetts, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington.
School of Management Tuition: $330 per credit hour
School of Ministry Tuition: $110 per credit hour
Participation in Funding Programs:
Veterans’ Education Benefits
http://www.gibill.va.govDANTES
http://www.dantes.doded.mil
Currently-enrolled Patten students may be eligible to receive tuition-based financial assistance from the Federal Government, including the DOD and the Department of Veterans Affairs. Patten offers an interest-free per-course tuition payment plan. New students are not eligible for these programs.