- Admission: open to anyone who applies
- Average high school GPA: 3.53, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- Average net price: $13,819 a year (2022–23)
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How does your GPA compare?
Where you standAny GPA meets the admission requirement
University of Pikeville has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so your GPA and test scores won't keep you out. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Pikeville reviews each application.
University of Pikeville average GPA
University of Pikeville reported an average high school GPA of 3.53 for its first-year students who submitted one (99% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 | |
| 1.00–1.99 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
University of Pikeville acceptance rate
University of Pikeville has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
University of Pikeville is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Pikeville, Kentucky, with 1,540 undergraduates.
AP credit
University of Pikeville awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $13,819 a year at University of Pikeville in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 2.0 GPA good enough for the University of Pikeville?
Yes. University of Pikeville has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so a 2.0 GPA meets its admission requirement. Some programs can set their own requirements, so check the one you want with the college.
How many applicants get into the University of Pikeville?
University of Pikeville has an open admission policy: it accepts any student who applies, so it doesn't report an acceptance rate (2024–25, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education).
What GPA does the University of Pikeville look for?
University of Pikeville doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.53, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What GPA do most the University of Pikeville students have?
63% of University of Pikeville's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (25%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What is the average net price at the University of Pikeville?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $13,819 a year at University of Pikeville in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does the University of Pikeville give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Pikeville awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check the University of Pikeville's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of PikevilleU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and admission policy and credit policies for 2024–25.
- University of Pikeville Common Data Set 2025–26University of Pikeville: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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