Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Buena VistaAccessible
- U. PikevilleNot rated
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 14–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Buena VistaTest-optional
- U. PikevilleNot reported
How they read a record
Buena Vista
GPA is required; the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are considered.
U. Pikeville
47% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher.
What they look at
| Factor | Buena Vista | U. Pikeville |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | – |
| High school record | Considered | – |
| Class rank | Considered | – |
| College-prep program | Considered | – |
| Recommendations | Considered | – |
| Essay | Considered | – |
| Legacy status | Not considered | – |
| Work experience | Not considered | – |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | – |
| English proficiency test | Considered | – |
| Other tests | Not considered | – |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent release;University of Pikeville Common Data Set 2025–26, Fall 2025About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why