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Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of Pikeville is a private institution in Pikeville with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
39% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,231 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,591.
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University of Pikeville Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.3%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,467
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
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Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
- •65% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was founded in 1889 by the Presbyterian Church as the Pikeville Collegiate Institute.
- •In 1955, the school became a degree-granting four-year college in its own right, and in 1957, the academy closed.
- •In 1997, the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine—now the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine—was established.
- •On July 1, 2011, the school officially changed its name from "Pikeville College" to the "University of Pikeville".
- •^ History of Pikeville College Retrieved on 2010-06-13 ^ "Ex-College Head Will Speak at Convocation".
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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