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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Pikeville, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.4
Average High School GPA
1061
SAT Midpoint
August 15
Regular admission deadline
Test Required
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Pikeville?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Pikeville accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 2,918 people applied and 2,369 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
1359 / 1634 (83%)
Men
1010 / 1284 (79%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Pikeville:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

13%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 13% ended up enrolling at University of Pikeville, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Pikeville by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Pikeville considers:

Not Considered

  • Academic GPA
  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Pikeville?

3.4
Average High School GPA
1061
SAT Midpoint
Test Required
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Pikeville as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.4. 24% of freshmen who attended Pikeville were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 46% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
19%
3.75-3.99
27%
3.50-3.74
15%
3.25-3.49
9%
3.00-3.24
9%
2.50-2.99
12%
2.00-2.49
6%

Pikeville is Test Required. This school requires test scores to be submitted in order to be considered for admission.

SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
420
Math Mean
518
75th Percentile
600
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
380
Verbal Mean
543
75th Percentile
560
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
780
Composite Mean
1061
75th Percentile
1160

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Pikeville. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 15
Regular admission deadline
September 15
Application notification
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