About University of Pikeville

Founded in 1889, University of Pikeville. is a Private college. Located in Kentucky, which is a city setting in Kentucky, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 1,658 full time undergraduate students, and 707 full time graduate students.

The University of Pikeville Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 14:1. There are 66 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Pikeville include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee0
SAT Range790-1000
ACT Range17-22

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,1% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 14 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

67% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 38% were in the top quarter, and 14% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Pikeville.

20%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
80%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
20%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
20%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
80%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
20%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
20%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
60%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
0%
“Sometimes, but not often”
80%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
40%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
60%
“I feel extremely safe”
0%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
40%
“We bought the gear”
60%
“We live for the big game”
40%
“It”s not really our thing”
40%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
20%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
0%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
60%
“They keep regular office hours”
40%
“They”re always available”
20%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
80%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
0%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
60%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
20%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
0%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
80%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
20%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    8 Students rated on-campus housing 3.8 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    8 Students rated off-campus housing 3.3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    8 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    8 Students rated campus facilities 3.9 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    8 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    8 Students rated school activities 3.6 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    8 Students rated local services 3.6 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    8 Students rated academics 4 stars. 38 % gave the school a 5.0.

University of Pikeville REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of University of Pikeville?

6 Students rated University of Pikeville

Destiny - 02/17/2020

The University of Pikeville is an amazing school. The professors are amazing and are always available if needed. The environment is incredible and friendly you can always find someone there to help you find a class or to just talk to if you need to. The location is convenient for students who are working to pay for college as it is surrounded by multiple places to work.

Jaxon - 07/20/2019

I couldn't have chosen a better school to pursue a degree at. The school is small compared to most (enrollment around 1,500-2,000 students), so therefore classrooms are tiny with great involvement between all. Most everyone plays a sport, so you can meet new people and have amazing relationships right out of the gate. If there is ever an issue between students or facility, it is taken seriously and dealt with. I will be a sophomore and cannot wait to spend my last 3 years here!

Annita - 03/29/2019

The University of Pikeville is a great institution to achieve your professional and personal goals. The students are warm and welcoming. There's a variety of extracurricular activities so making friends isn't difficult at all. The staff, from the professors to the office administrators, are extremely supportive. The school is a bit small so it is easy to know people on a personal level. People naturally want to get to know who you are and you're story, which usually starts with, "What made you come to UPike?" Without the support and encouragement of the staff and student body, I would not have graduated. The University of Pikeville it's own tight knit community in the mountains that has fully served and prepared their students to succeed when they leave.

Miranda - 03/28/2019

It is extremely overpriced. It is a good university but not worth the money. The dorms are nasty and not kept up. They rather spend more money on other things than fixing or building better dorms. There are some professors who are amazing. They will help you whenever you need. Some are not very good.

University of Pikeville FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Pikeville?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Pikeville is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Work hard and don't let know one get in the way.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They are friendly, helpful, and strong willed.

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  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    This is a small school located in a small town. The school is mainly made up of athletes. It is a very diverse school and Naia athelitics. It is a great school acedemically very challenging. I recomend this school to everyone it is a very close nit type of school. The teachers are very helpful and the classrooms are small so the teacher try to know everyones name in the class. Every teacher here seems to want to see every student succeed.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    Our school is best known for the bowling program. It is a varsity sport at Pikeville College. We have two team national titales on the women's side. The school pays for all of the trips.

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  6. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing in the school sometimes can be how small it can be and there is nothing to do in the town.

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  7. What are the academics like at your school?

    Most classes are hard but the professors teach them so well and detailed that it's nearly impossible to fail unless you just don't listen or pay attention

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  8. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I love my school. Every professor i have had thus far in the semester have actually taught me, I have learned so much already.

    Read all 1 answers

  9. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    I don't really see any specific stereotype for students at my school.

    Read all 1 answers

  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    none for right now.

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  11. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    I believe it is open to all types of backgrounds.

    Read all 1 answers

  12. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    How nice the student to teacher ratio is giving you the ability to be on a name basis with your professor and the helpfulness you get from them.

    Read all 1 answers

Student Body

Students

53%

female

47%

male

1,658

Total Undergrad Enrollment

707

Total Grad Students

21%

Out-Of-State

78%

In-State

1%

International

Organizations

30

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

45%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
% Black or African-American
7%
% Hispanic/Latino
1%
% White or Caucasian
89%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

100% of students attending University of Pikeville receive some sort of financial aid. 68% were awarded federal grants. While 94% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$19,600

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,500

Books and Supplies

$9,100

Room and Board

31,200

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$13,927
$30 - $48K
$16,036
$48 - $75K
$20,476
$75 - $110K
$20,601
$110K & UP
$20,153

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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