University of Pikeville

University of Pikeville is on a 25-acre campus in the small town setting of Pikeville, KY.

University of Pikeville Student Activities

There are many activities and organizations for University of Pikeville students to join – including band, chorus, theater groups, and more.

Interested in Greek life? University of Pikeville does not have fraternities or sororities.

University of Pikeville has the Student Government. In fact, more students participate in the Student Government than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at University of Pikeville include Phi Beta Lambda, Lambda Sigma, Concert Choir and Student Nurses at UPIKE.

The University of Pikeville community comes together each year for Homecoming and Founders Day.

Does University of Pikeville Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at University of Pikeville.

University of Pikeville offers on-campus housing. Students are not required to live on campus. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of University of Pikeville students live on campus. In 2022, 51% of undergrads at University of Pikeville lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 47% of students lived off-campus or commuted to University of Pikeville. There are 588 spots available in on-campus housing for all 1,368 undergraduates. In the 2021-2022 school year, 513 students chose to live on-campus. On the weekends, about 25% students stay on-campus. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

University of Pikeville offers coed housing.

University of Pikeville Athletics

At University of Pikeville there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at University of Pikeville:

Safety at University of Pikeville

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

University of Pikeville is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to University of Pikeville

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit University of Pikeville, take U.S. Highway 23 to Pikeville, KY. If you need to fly, book your flight to Blue Grass airport.

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