University of Pikeville
University of Pikeville is one of the twenty-six private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in Kentucky. The campus is located in Pikeville town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,336 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 279 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 159 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 57%). Every year 30% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Pikeville's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $20,188, and fees were $150. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,188 and $150 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students2,336 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate57% |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1931 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 01/01/2013 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 880 to 1060 |
| ACT | 18 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Considered but not required |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $841/credit | |
| In State Students | $841/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $841/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $411/credit | |
| In State Students | $411/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $411/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $37,845 | $37,845 | $37,845 |
| ADN | 70 | $58,870 | $58,870 | $58,870 |
| BSN | 125 | $105,125 | $105,125 | $105,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,550 | $20,550 | $20,550 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of University of Pikeville's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 67% | $4,997 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $1,446 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 78% | $5,355 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 98% | $10,780 |
| Federal Student Loans | 95% | $6,645 |
| Private Loans | 2% | $10,825 |
$18,297
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,251 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$16,866 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,512 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$20,584 |
| Over $110,000$23,944 |
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Student Population
1,560
Undergrads
776
Graduates
1,237
Women
1,099
Men
77%
Full-time
23%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
90% |
|
Black/African American |
5% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
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Two or more races |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Kentucky state board of nursing.
