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Patten University

Patten University
2433 Coolidge Avenue
Oakland, CA 94601

Official telephone: (877) 472-8836
Fax number: (510) 534-8564
Website: www.patten.edu

Screen last updated on: January 2009

The admissions information below is valid for the 2006-07 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE

Admissions officer:

Kim Guerra,
Director of Admissions

Contacting the office:

877 472-8836
510 534-4344 (fax)
Admissions@patten.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS

Is there an application deadline for fall?

yes

Priority filing date for fall:

March 31

Final filing date for fall:

July 31

Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall:

yes

Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall:

25%

Application fee:

$30

Can the application fee be waived?

yes

Are refunds available on the application fee?

Is the Common Application form accepted?

yes

Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application:

yes

Admissions requirements:

Minimum 2.5 GPA required.

High school graduation is:

required, GED is accepted

A general college preparatory program is:

required

Campus visit is:

recommended

Interview is:

recommended

Off-campus interview:

can be arranged with admissions representative

Visit for interview by:

July 31

Standardized test requirements:

SAT I considered if submitted, ACT considered if submitted, SAT I or ACT required, SAT II considered if submitted

School's test preference:

no preference

SAT II tests that are required or recommended:

Not required. Recommended only for those applying for merit scholar consideration. All SAT II subjects will be considered.

Aside from admissions, test scores are used for:

counseling, placement

Dates test scores should be received:

July 1 for SAT I/ACT, July 1 for SAT II

High school units required or recommended:

English:	4 required, 4 recommended
Foreign language:	2 required, 2 recommended
History:	3 required, 4 recommended
Lab:	1 recommended
Math:	3 required, 3 recommended
Science:	3 required, 2 recommended
Social studies:	3 required, 4 recommended
Academic electives:	4 required, 4 recommended
Other:	2 recommended
Total:	23 required, 26 recommended

Special requirements for admission to specific programs:

Portfolio required of art program applicants.
Audition required of music program applicants.

Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible:

conditional admission

School has formalized early decision program:

School has early action program:

School has concurrent enrollment program for high school:

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS

Academic criteria:

secondary school report very important
class rank important
recommendations very important
standardized test scores important
essay very important

Nonacademic criteria:

interview considered
extracurricular activities important
particular talent/ability considered
character/personal qualities very important
alumni/ae relationship not considered
geographical residence not considered
state residency not considered
religious affiliation/commitment very important
minority affiliation not considered
volunteer work important
work experience important

Admissions is need blind:

yes

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM

Notification of admission:

on a rolling basis

Acceptance of admission:

no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT

School has a waiting list policy:

Percent of freshmen who came from public schools:

65%

Percent of freshmen who came from out of state:

19%

Tuition deposit amount:

$150, nonrefundable

Room deposit amount:

$175, nonrefundable

Admission may be deferred:

yes, up to 1 semester

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