What is University of Pikeville's acceptance rate?

University of Pikeville admitted 2,119 of 2,363 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 89.7%, according to its Common Data Set.

Does University of Pikeville have early decision?

No. University of Pikeville does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.

What SAT score do you need for University of Pikeville?

The middle 50% of University of Pikeville's enrolled first-years scored 810–1070 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.

How much does University of Pikeville cost?

Tuition is $25,500, plus $9,300 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $23,829.

What is University of Pikeville's graduation rate?

42% of students graduate within six years.

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University of Pikeville Common Data Set 2025-26

KYTest policy: SAT or ACT required for Fall 2027 applicants; scores also used for academic advising; must be received by 08/15. C8F clarification blank.Compare with other schools AP credit policy

Acceptance rate

89.7%

2,119 of 2,363

Early decision rate

No ED

SAT middle 50%

810–1070

ACT middle 50%

18–24

Admissions

AppliedC1	2,363
AdmittedC1	2,119
EnrolledC1	336
YieldC1	15.9%
Early decisionC21	Not offered
Early actionC22	Not offered

Waitlist

Offered a placeC2	—
Accepted a placeC2	—
Admitted from waitlistC2	—
Odds if you stay on the listC2	—

Test scores and GPA

Submitted SATC9	5%
Submitted ACTC9	71%
SAT Reading & Writing (25th–75th)C9	390–520
SAT Math (25th–75th)C9	400–540
Average high school GPAC12	3.53
GPA of 4.0C11	22%
GPA 3.75–3.99C11	25%
GPA 3.50–3.74C11	16%
GPA below 3.50C11	37%

Cost and financial aid

TuitionG1	$25,500
Required feesG1	$150
Food and housingG1	$9,300
Need fully met (first-years)H2	29.3%
Average % of need metH2	79%
Average need-based packageH2	$25,280
Average need-based grantH2	$23,829

What admissions looks at

Rigor of secondary school recordNot considered
Class rankNot considered
Academic GPANot considered
Standardized test scoresNot considered
Application essayNot considered
Recommendation(s)Not considered
InterviewNot considered
Extracurricular activitiesNot considered
Talent/abilityNot considered
Character/personal qualitiesNot considered
First generationNot considered
Alumni/ae relationNot considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliation/commitmentNot considered
Volunteer workNot considered
Work experienceNot considered
Level of applicant's interestNot considered

From item C7.

Outcomes

UndergraduatesB1	1,596
First-year retentionB22	70%
4-year graduation rateB	—
6-year graduation rateB	42%

Notes on this filing

C2: waitlist policy answered No; waitlist counts left blank.
C7: all factors marked Not Considered.
C8: SAT or ACT policy is 'Require' (C8A); C8F clarification is blank.
C9: SAT and ACT percentages are of enrolled first-time, first-year students (17 SAT, 238 ACT submitters).
B4/H6: 4-year graduation rate not printed; line D/C (92/277 = 33.2%) is not used because the filing does not state it. Six-year rate of 42% is from line H of the Fall 2019 cohort.
H2: line A label refers to a 'Fall 2022 cohort', but the value (336) matches the Fall 2025 first-time count in B2/C1.
H2 pct_with_need_awarded_aid computed as line d / line c (317/317 = 100%) for the first-time full-time column; this is an interpretation.
H2 pct_need_fully_met computed as line h / line d (93/317 = 29.3%) per the rule for printed counts.
avg_need_based_grant uses H2 line K (average need-based scholarship or grant award), first-time full-time column.
G1: private institution; first-year undergraduate column used (2026-27 figures excluded). In-state and out-of-state tuition left null for a private school.
G4: tuition varies by program (RNBSN pays less); the 0% figure in G4 is used only as printed and is not stored here.
C8: the policy is 'Require' for SAT or ACT; no separate ACT-only or SAT-only policy is marked.

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University of Pikeville admissions FAQ

What is University of Pikeville's acceptance rate?: University of Pikeville admitted 2,119 of 2,363 first-year applicants for 2025-26, an acceptance rate of 89.7%, according to its Common Data Set.
Does University of Pikeville have early decision?: No. University of Pikeville does not offer early decision, per its 2025-26 Common Data Set.
What SAT score do you need for University of Pikeville?: The middle 50% of University of Pikeville's enrolled first-years scored 810–1070 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.
How much does University of Pikeville cost?: Tuition is $25,500, plus $9,300 for food and housing, before aid. The average need-based grant is $23,829.
What is University of Pikeville's graduation rate?: 42% of students graduate within six years.

Source: University of Pikeville Common Data Set 2025-26 . “—” means the college left the item blank.