The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private university in Pikeville, Kentucky, in the heart of Appalachia, at 147 Sycamore Street. It was founded in 1889 as Pikeville Collegiate Institute by Presbyterian leaders and later became Pikeville College before adopting its present name. UPIKE offers associate, bachelor's, graduate and professional programs, and is best known for the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, which educates physicians for rural Appalachia, along with optometry, pharmacy-related and health programs, and teacher education. Athletics teams compete as the Bears. Admissions follow a liberal policy that evaluates past academic achievement and potential; standardized tests are optional, College Board reports a 75 percent acceptance rate and an August 15 regular deadline.
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UPIKE's Office of Admissions evaluates each undergraduate applicant individually. Test scores are optional.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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147 Sycamore St, Pikeville, KY 41501, United States, Alabama
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