University of Pikeville: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5421 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1523 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1441 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #24 of 38 | In Kentucky |
| #843 of 1,022 | For Optometry |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,491
- Graduates
- 943
- Male:Female Ratio
- 43:57
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.upike.edu
University of Pikeville Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Pikeville has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
912 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
195 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The University of Pikeville has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1965 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Asian | 173 (7%) |
| Black or African American | 137 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 48 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 42 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 32 (1%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 11 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 8 (0.3%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of Pikeville is $17,098 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,143 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,471 |
| $48-75K | $17,814 |
| $75-110K | $18,761 |
| $110K+ | $19,627 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $23,000 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $23,000 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $23,000 | $8,550 |
| Fee in-district | $150 | |
| Fee in-state | $150 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $150 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 650 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,350 |
| Room charge | $5,334 |
| Meal charge | $3,766 |
University of Pikeville majors
University of Pikeville has granted 180 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, 73 master's across 3 programs, and 205 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Pikeville.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osteopathic Medicine & Osteopathy | 126 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 41 | 39 | |
| Optometry | 79 | |||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 41 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 35 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 23 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | |||
| Psychology, General | 14 | |||
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other | 14 | |||
| Social Work, Other | 13 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 12 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 7 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Social Work | 5 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |||
| Education, General | 2 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 42 | 180 | 73 | 205 |
University of Pikeville has a graduation rate of 35%, which is among the 17% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 35% | 31% | 40% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Pikeville has published 373 scientific papers with 3,759 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Pathology, Psychology, Surgery, Computer Science, Genetics, Chemistry, and Political Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 0 |
| 1993 | 6 | 1 |
| 1994 | 0 | 4 |
| 1995 | 0 | 3 |
| 1996 | 2 | 5 |
| 1997 | 3 | 6 |
| 1998 | 1 | 8 |
| 1999 | 5 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 17 |
| 2001 | 3 | 21 |
| 2002 | 2 | 15 |
| 2003 | 2 | 28 |
| 2004 | 4 | 26 |
| 2005 | 1 | 28 |
| 2006 | 7 | 22 |
| 2007 | 6 | 23 |
| 2008 | 2 | 26 |
| 2009 | 4 | 22 |
| 2010 | 8 | 35 |
| 2011 | 4 | 70 |
| 2012 | 3 | 66 |
| 2013 | 5 | 60 |
| 2014 | 5 | 81 |
| 2015 | 10 | 58 |
| 2016 | 11 | 65 |
| 2017 | 16 | 91 |
| 2018 | 28 | 159 |
| 2019 | 36 | 275 |
| 2020 | 26 | 401 |
| 2021 | 53 | 559 |
| 2022 | 58 | 694 |
| 2023 | 45 | 773 |
Notable alumni
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Donnie Jones
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
-
Donald Isaac Jones Sr. is an American college basketball coach and former college basketball player. He is currently the men's head basketball coach at Stetson University. Prior to Stetson, Jones served as the head coach of the UCF Knights men's basketball team from 2010 to 2016 and at Marshall from 2007 to 2010.
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Judi Patton
- Occupations
- women's rights activist
- Biography
-
Judi Jane Conway Patton is an American activist for women's safety and child abuse prevention. She served as the First Lady of Kentucky from December 12, 1995, until December 9, 2003, during the tenure of her husband, former Governor Paul E. Patton.
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John Paul Riddle
- Occupations
- aircraft pilot
- Biography
-
John Paul Riddle was an American pilot and aviation pioneer, best known for training Allied air crews in WW2 and co-founding what later became Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (ERAU).
General info
| Alternative names | UPIKE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1889 |
| Motto | Prospiciam Ad Montes Look to the Mountains |
| Colors | orange, black |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 360 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 147 Sycamore St Pikeville, Kentucky, 41501 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 8,000 |
| Phone | 6062185250 |