University of Pikeville

University of Pikeville is a private, religious school in a small town setting in Pikeville, KY. University of Pikeville was founded in 1889 and now enrolls around 2,271 students a year, including 1,384 undergrads. University of Pikeville provides on-campus housing for up to 599 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 25% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of Pikeville! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of University of Pikeville's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of Pikeville students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at University of Pikeville, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? University of Pikeville has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Pikeville on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of Pikeville on the Student Life page.

Mark your calendar! August 15, 2022 is the final deadline to submit an application for Fall.

2021 University of Pikeville Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	9%
Tuition	$22,500

Is University of Pikeville a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a college is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what University of Pikeville offers and if it might be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Pikeville

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at University of Pikeville, around 60% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Around 33% of students who started at University of Pikeville earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes for University of Pikeville Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 45% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent University of Pikeville grads have an average starting salary of $35,000 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

University of Pikeville's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. University of Pikeville's endowment was valued at $23.6 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, University of Pikeville spends about $9,134 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Pikeville

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of Pikeville meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of Pikeville full-time are awarded $22,645 a year in financial aid, on average.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $24,054 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Pikeville. Based on this information, how does University of Pikeville sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Pikeville a good school for you?

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Where is University of Pikeville Located?

University of Pikeville is located in the small town setting of Pikeville, KY.

If you want to see University of Pikeville for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 23 to Pikeville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Blue Grass.

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