University of Pikeville: Review & Facts

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University of Pikeville is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,240 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1889 and is one of the 2 schools and colleges located in Pikeville, Kentucky.

University of Pikeville is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
30
Fair
University of Pikeville will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or doctoral degree.

University of Pikeville deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 30 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Management, Business, Nursing, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
61%
Bad
The student retention rate at University of Pikeville is relatively low at 61% (below Kentucky average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at University of Pikeville is low: 31%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Pikeville is pretty decent: 14:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$22,100
High
Average tuition price is high, $21,900 annually. The additional fees at University of Pikeville not covered by tuition are around $200; this comes to a total of $22,100 annually.

Read the details about University of Pikeville additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
100%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 2,408 applications were submitted and 2,408 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The college might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Pikeville in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,100
Medium
University of Pikeville provides study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Pikeville, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
A-
Safe
University of Pikeville offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 700 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, roughly $4,100 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Pikeville. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, University of Pikeville seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Pikeville Location and Maps



Post Address: University of Pikeville, 147 Sycamore St, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501, USA
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