History
In 1944, Dr. Bebe Patten founded the Oakland Bible Institute as a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit corporation. The school became a college in the early 1960’s, and in 1980 obtained accreditation from the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (now WSCUC). Dr. Gary Moncher served as its President from 2000 to 2012.
Patten Educational Foundation ceased to own or operate Patten University after December 2012, when it was acquired by UniversityNow and transitioned into an online, competency-based University. In 2018, the University's online learning platform and programs were acquired by the National University System, providing a seamless transfer experience to its then-enrolled students.
Patten Educational Foundation owns and operates the legacy university campus, and maintains a highly accomplished staff of academics and leaders.
Patten Educational Foundation ceased to own or operate Patten University after December 2012, when it was acquired by UniversityNow and transitioned into an online, competency-based University. In 2018, the University's online learning platform and programs were acquired by the National University System, providing a seamless transfer experience to its then-enrolled students.
Patten Educational Foundation owns and operates the legacy university campus, and maintains a highly accomplished staff of academics and leaders.