At Patten University, we believe that everyone should be able to get a quality university education. We are committed to making higher education accessible and affordable to all, regardless of age, location, ethnicity, or financial situation.
Since 1944, Patten University has earned a reputation for carefully mentoring students and making a difference in our community. Today we have expanded our reach through online education while maintaining our commitment to enriching the world and giving students close personal attention. At Patten, you are never just a number.
With our online programs, we focus on helping you acquire the skills and knowledge you need to advance your education and career. Our flexible online learning platform gives you the freedom to earn your degree on your terms while still enjoying close interaction with faculty, advisors, and other students in an engaging learning environment.
We are also committed to making education affordable to earn a degree without acquiring a burden of debt. Our innovative tuition model and strategic reduction of bureaucratic overhead allow us to lower costs and pass the savings to you.
The mission of Patten University is to provide high-quality, accessible, affordable undergraduate and graduate education that integrates leadership and service to inspire students to engage in community and global transformation.
Patten University partners with accredited international institutions worldwide to provide students with customized, accessible, and affordable post-secondary degree options. Individual international students are free to apply to Patten University under the standard enrollment option if they are proficient in English and meet the other basic admissions requirements. However, students who speak English as a second language are likely to benefit from language training and tutoring supports offered by Patten-approved partners in China, Sri Lanka, and Western Europe.
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