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University of Pikeville Admission Requirements

Pikeville, Kentucky

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Your chances of getting into University of Pikeville

Open Admission Policy

Can I get into University of Pikeville? University of Pikeville is an open admission policy institution. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met. New admission is often granted continually throughout the year. Please consult University of Pikeville directly to learn the specifics of its open admission policy.

University of Pikeville GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.42

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Pikeville?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of Pikeville are to have around a 3.42 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of Pikeville is 3.42 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #15 in Kentucky for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Pikeville students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 13.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 25.0% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 18.0% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 13.0% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 9.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 15.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 3.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 4.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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University of Pikeville SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

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Applicants Submitting SAT 

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SAT Scores for University of Pikeville
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for University of Pikeville
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
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Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

University of Pikeville ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

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ACT Scores for University of Pikeville
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
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Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for University of Pikeville
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

High School Class Rank

74% of University of Pikeville freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Pikeville students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 21%
Top 25% of class 43%
Top 50% of class 74%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 15, 2025

Days left to Apply

233

Applicants have 233 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Aug 15, 2025.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Pikeville is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Pikeville and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Pikeville Application Requirements
Test Scores
High School GPA
High School Class Rank
Completion of College Preparatory Program
Recommendations
Demonstration of Competencies

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Pikeville
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to University of Pikeville often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157535 IPEDS survey data for University of Pikeville.

Last updated February 24, 2024