Established in 1889, University of Pikeville is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Pikeville (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Kentucky.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a small (EduListing enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Presbyterian religion. University of Pikeville (UPIKE) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 131 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. 