Pikeville, KY
www.upike.edu
Fall 2010 enrollment: 1,325 (1,022 undergraduate)
Student-faculty ratio: 16 to 1
At the University of Pikeville, student success is at the heart of everything we do. Our professors inspire critical thinking and creativity, and provide the encouragement and support students need to make the most of their liberal arts education.
Founded in 1889 by Presbyterian ministers who understood the power of education, we’ve continued their mission by producing graduates who are leaders in business, education, law, nursing and many other fields, including medicine. Located in Kentucky’s easternmost county – surrounded by the beauty of the mountains – we are uniquely positioned to become the university of choice for students in Central Appalachia.
Led by President Paul E. Patton, Kentucky’s 59th governor, the University of Pikeville offers 24 majors, six pre-professional programs and two graduate programs, including a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) and a Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree.
With 20 varsity sports to choose from, our student-athletes become leaders on the court, on the field and in the classroom. UPIKE is also home to the 2011 NAIA Division I Men’s Basketball National Championship team and the two-time USBC women’s bowling national champions.
The University of Pikeville-Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) has earned high marks from U.S. News & World Report, ranking fourth in affordability among the 10 least expensive private medical schools in the nation. U.S. News also ranked KYCOM fifth among medical schools producing the most primary care residents, which is in keeping with the mission to alleviate physician shortages in Kentucky and Appalachia, especially in rural areas.
There has never been a better time to become a UPIKE Bear. To learn more, visit www.upike.edu.
