University of Pikeville
Former name | Pikeville Collegiate Institute (1889–1909) Pikeville College (1909–2011) |
|---|---|
| Motto | "The Leading University of Central Appalachia" |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1889 |
| Accreditation | SACS |
Religious affiliation | Presbyterian |
Academic affiliations | Space-grant |
| Endowment | $14.2 million |
| Chancellor | Paul E. Patton |
| President | Burton Webb |
| Students | 2,366 |
| Undergraduates | 1,658 |
| Postgraduates | 708 |
| Location | , , United States |
| Campus | Remote Town, 500 acres (2.0 km2) |
| Newspaper | The Bear Facts |
| Colors | Orange and black |
| Nickname | Bears & Lady Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – Appalachian |
| Mascot | Pikey the Bear |
| Website | upike.edu |
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Pikeville, Kentucky. It was founded in 1889 by the Presbyterian Church and is located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus on a hillside overlooking downtown Pikeville.
The university is home to the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine, one of three medical schools in the state of Kentucky. The university confers associate, bachelor's, master's and doctorate degrees through its six academic divisions and one medical college; enrollment was 2,366 students in fall 2016.