Patten University ACT Scores and GPA

What are Patten University's average ACT scores and GPA? In this guide, we'll discuss what scores are needed for you to get admitted into Patten University. You'll also get to calculate your own chances with our admissions calculator.

Location: Oakland, CA

Patten University Admissions Statistics

There are three critical numbers when considering your admissions chances: ACT scores, GPA, and acceptance rate. All these combine to tell you what you scores are required to get into Patten University.

Average ACT: 17

The average ACT score composite at Patten University is a 17.

The 25th percentile ACT score is , and the 75th percentile ACT score is .

In other words, a places you below average, while a will move you up to above average. There's no absolute ACT requirement at Patten University, but they really want to see at least a to have a chance at being considered.

Average GPA: 2.96

The average GPA at Patten University is 2.96. This makes Patten University Competitive for GPAs.

(Most schools use a weighted GPA out of 4.0, though some report an unweighted GPA. This school did not officially report its average GPA, but we've estimated it here using data from over 1,000 schools.)

With a GPA of 2.96, Patten University accepts students with below-average GPAs. You might have a mix of B's and C's in your high school record. You might not have taken AP or IB classes, but if you did, this will be a boost to your academic record.

Final Admissions Verdict

This school offers nearly open admissions, which means they give almost every student an offer of admission. To be safe, you should aim for a ACT score of or higher. If you can achieve this, you're pretty much guaranteed a spot in the incoming class.

Other Schools For You

If you're interested in Patten University, you'll probably be interested in these schools as well. We've divided them into 3 categories depending on how hard they are to get into, relative to Patten University.

Reach Schools: Harder to Get Into

These schools are have higher average ACT scores than Patten University. If you improve your ACT score, you'll be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Hampton University	Hampton, VA	1059	22
La Salle University	Philadelphia, PA	1074	22
Georgia Southern University	Statesboro, GA	1067	21
Montclair State University	Montclair, NJ	1070	21
Indiana University of Pennsylvania	Indiana, PA	1051	21
University of Texas at El Paso	El Paso, TX	1008	20
California State University Northridge	Northridge, CA	1020	19

Same Level: Equally Hard to Get Into

If you're competitive for Patten University, these schools will offer you a similar chance of admission.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Kean University	Union, NJ	1030	18
California State University Los Angeles	Los Angeles, CA	985	18
Alabama State University	Montgomery, AL	954	18
Southern Vermont College	Bennington, VT	970	18
California State University San Bernardino	San Bernardino, CA	900	17
Texas Southern University	Houston, TX	912	17
Saint Elizabeth University	Morristown, NJ	950	16

Safety Schools: Easier to Get Into

If you're currently competitive for Patten University, you should have no problem getting into these schools. If Patten University is currently out of your reach, you might already be competitive for these schools.

School Name	Location	SAT Avg	ACT Avg
Pine Manor College	Chestnut Hill, MA	870	15
Central State University	Wilberforce, OH	800	15
Gallaudet University	Washington, DC	820	15
Lane College	Jackson, TN	780	15
Livingstone College	Salisbury, NC	850	15
Mississippi Valley State University	Itta Bena, MS	970	15
Medgar Evers College (City University of New York)	Brooklyn, NY	820	14

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