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Pikeville College, which was founded by the Presbyterian Church in 1889, was then known as the Pikeville College Institute. It separated into the Pikeville College Academy, and the Pikeville College in 1909. The academy closed in 1957. This private college is situated in Pikeville, Kentucky, and offers enrollment to students from more than 30 states and several countries worldwide.
Pikeville College offers associate's and baccalaureate degree programs in various fields of study. The academic divisions of the college are:
Pikeville College's athletics department is a member of the Mid-South Conference in Region XI of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics' Division I. The sports teams, nicknamed the Bears and the Lady Bears, participate in cross country, football, soccer, basketball, bowling, volleyball, baseball, golf, and softball.
Pikeville College is located in a self-contained town, in Pikeville, KY. The school is officially a Presbyterian Church (USA) school. Pikeville College is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at the school top out at the Doctoral degree.
One of the good things about Pikeville College is its wide range of programs leading to degrees. Students at the school often study mathematics and medicine.
Pikeville College maintains an open-admission policy.
The school offers classes to 1,100 students (1,054 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Mid-South Conference competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Pikeville College
147 Sycamore St
Pikeville, KY 41501
General Phone: (606) 218-5250
http://www.pc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 22 | business management |
| Education and Teaching | 20 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 18 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | history, English, social services, sociology, interdisciplinary studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 11 | psychology, community psychology |
| Science | 11 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 6 | criminal justice and safety |
| Religion and Philosophy | 2 | religion |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Pikeville College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 100 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 19 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Pikeville College had a total enrollment of 1,100 students (1,054 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 66% |
| Graduate | 34% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 85% |
| (Foreign Students) | 15% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 74% |
| South Carolina | 8% |
| Ohio | 6% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 49 % |
Pikeville College offers campus housing for 525 of its 1,054 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Pikeville, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,250 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,500 |
Financial Aid:
Pikeville College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 198000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 39 | 38 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $56,249 | 7 | $55,973 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $44,293 | 9 | $43,652 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $42,218 | 9 | $38,804 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 8 | $35,044 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $48,718 | 33 | $42,856 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-South Conference |
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
| Track | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 181 | 69 | 250 |
| Football | 77 | 0 | 77 |
| Basketball | 22 | 16 | 38 |
| Baseball | 30 | 0 | 30 |
| Track | 8 | 4 | 12 |
| All Other Sports | 44 | 49 | 93 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Pikeville College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in medicine (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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