Transferring is easy
In the heart of Central Appalachia, you’ll find beautiful views, rich culture and friendly faces ready to welcome new Bears with open arms. This is where you’ll find UPIKE.
This is where we move upward, toward innovation, to success, where we move obstacles to move toward bright futures.
Come join our family. Let’s move mountains together.
Pursue your passion
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Why UPIKE?
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SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES* MAJORS AND PROGRAMS
No matter what program or major you study, UPIKE will challenge you to grow to reach your full potential. Explore our undergraduate programs and our two professional schools.
Visit upike.edu/academics for a full listing of academic programs.
Prepare for success
UPIKE has resources to support all students, and many are available at no cost. We support you as a whole person from emotional well-being to academic assistance. Check out some of our free student resources.
Center for Student Success
• First-year advising
• Student success learning lab
Center for Academic Excellence
• Group and one-on-one study sessions
• Supplemental instruction
ACE (Academic and Cultural Enrichment) Program
• Peer mentoring
• Major and career exploration
Thrive Counseling
• Free mental health services including personal counseling, group counseling, telehealth therapy, consultation and referrals
Career and Professional Development
• Explore interests, sharpen skills and gain experience to become career ready
Disability Resource Center
• Classroom and lab accommodations
15:1
STUDENT-TO-FACULTY RATIO
88%
OF CLASSES WITH 30 STUDENTS OR LESS
TEXTBOOKS
FREE FOR ALL UPIKE STUDENTS
*Pending College of Dental Medicine Accreditation APPLY NOW
Making the Investment
Did you know?
UPIKE students pay a lower average net price than students who attend Kentucky public universities.
SCHOLARSHIPS
96% $22 $21,534 MILLION
OF UPIKE UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID
AVERAGE UPIKE YEARLY FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE FOR UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
All transfer students are automatically eligible to receive scholarships based on the GPA from their previous school or high school.
TOTAL AMOUNT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS UPIKE AWARDS EACH YEAR
PIKEVILLE PROMISE
The Pikeville Promise Scholarship covers the student’s remaining tuition after Pell, College Access Program, Kentucky Tuition Grant, academic scholarship and other tuition-only awards have been applied. To qualify, a student must be a Kentucky resident and:
• Apply and be admitted to UPIKE.
• File the 2024-2025 FAFSA as soon as it opens. Aid is awarded on a funds-available basis; some funds can deplete early.
• Display full eligibility for Pell, CAP and KTG grants.
Take the next step
HOW TO TRANSFER
We’re excited that you’re seeking to continue your education at UPIKE! Here’s how to apply:
• Submit official transcripts from all colleges or universities you have previously attended, including those for dual credit while in high school. This could include SMARTS/ARTS transcripts or CLEP credits.
• Send UPIKE your ACT or SAT score.
• Submit transcripts for any other accelerated coursework such as AP courses, IB, AICE, DANTES and CLEP.
• Complete the free online UPIKE application.
Questions? Contact our admissions counselor dedicated to transfer students directly at
WEWANTYOU@UPIKE.EDU (606) 218-5251 | UPIKE.edu
The University of Pikeville is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate, baccalaureate, masters and doctorate degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of the University of Pikeville. It is the policy of the University of Pikeville that no student shall be excluded from participating in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program sponsored by the university because of age, race, color, creed, religion, handicap, sexual orientation or national origin. All other inquiries should be addressed to the University of Pikeville at 147 Sycamore Street, Pikeville, Kentucky 41501 or call 606-218-5250. *EOE
GOOD TO KNOW: Scholarships at UPIKE can be stacked. This means that on top of an academic scholarship, students can also receive scholarships for athletic or extracurricular activities from the university.
GPA Institutional Scholarships Amount 3.75 and above Trustee Excellence Scholarship $8,000 3.5-3.74 Provost Leadership Award $6,750 3.0-3.49 Dean Service Award $5,000 2.75-2.99 Appalachian Academic Achievement $3,750 2.74 and below Mountain Merit Award $3,000 UPIKE offers other program-specific scholarships.
