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University of Pikeville campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kentucky

University of Pikeville

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
75.5%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹23,34,210Out-of-state
Students
1,135Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14.4Student to faculty

About

The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1889 by the Presbyterian Church and is located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus on a hillside overlooking downtown Pikeville.
The university is home to the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, one of three medical schools in the state of Kentucky. The university confers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees through its six academic divisions and one medical college; enrollment was 2,366 students in fall 2016.

Admissions planning estimate

96% baseline · Medium data confidence

Sensitivity range: 81%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Open-admission institution policy (IPEDS 2024); 96% is a planning prior conditional on eligibility, not an observed admit rate. Selective programmes may differ.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

Reported admit rate

76 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 3,188
Offered a place 2,406
Enrolled 329

13.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite780-1160
4001600
ACT composite17-24
136

What a year costs

₹31,97,445 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹23,34,210
  • Housing₹8,45,388
  • Books & supplies₹17,847
Sticker price ₹31,97,445
After aid (average) ₹19,07,853

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹23,34,210
Out-of-state ₹23,34,210

Average aid awarded: ₹16,57,336 a year.

Outcomes and support

68.7%
Retention
41.7%
Graduation
93%
Get financial aid
21%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14.4 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 81.7%
African American 7.1%
Multiracial 2.1%
Asian 1.1%
Hispanic 1%
Native American 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

7 programmes

  • Certificate
  • Associate
  • Terminal
  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Doctoral degree - professional practice

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Historybachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate75.5%
Total Applicants3188
Admitted Applicants2406
Enrolled Applicants329
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementNot required
Class Rank RequirementNot required
Recommendations RequiredNot required
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %780
SAT Composite 75th %1160
ACT Composite 25th %17
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹23,34,210
Out-of-State Tuition₹23,34,210
Average Housing Cost₹8,45,388
Books & Supplies₹17,847
Average Net Price₹19,07,853
Students Receiving Aid93%
Average Aid Awarded₹16,57,336
Out-of-State Students21%

Student Body Diversity

African American7.14%
Asian1.06%
Hispanic0.97%
White81.67%
Multiracial2.11%
Native American0.62%
Pacific Islander0.26%
International6.17%
Unknown Race0.00

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate41.67%
Retention Rate68.73%
Student/Faculty Ratio14.4:1
Total Undergraduates1135

Contact

Street Address147 Sycamore St
ZIP Code41501
Phone(606) 218-5251
Websitehttps://www.upike.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/