University of Pikeville: Review & Facts

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University of Pikeville is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 2,435 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1889 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Pikeville, Kentucky.

University of Pikeville is affiliated with Presbyterian Church.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, and doctoral degree are available at University of Pikeville.

Majors
Offered

34

University of Pikeville implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 34 majors. The most popular concentrations are Occupational Therapy, Management, Business, Medical, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 usually a positive sign. However, if you are planning to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Pikeville is relatively low at 68% (close to Kentucky average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

68%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Pikeville is low: 33%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Pikeville is pretty decent: 15:1. Learn more information about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is high, $23,000 annually. The additional fees at University of Pikeville not covered by tuition are around $200; this comes to a total of $23,200 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 admitted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Read the details 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 offers 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 provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 700 students, which provides a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: about $4,100 per 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 received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, 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 Address

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