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University of Pikeville

UPIKE

Pikeville, Kentucky 41501

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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.

Established
1889
Motto
"The Leading University of Central Appalachia"
Mascot
Pikey the Bear
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,140Students
14:1Student:Faculty
39%Grad Rate
$48,231Earnings 10yr
$13,591Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Pikeville Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$24,150
Room & Board$8,600
Books & Supplies$190
Total Cost of Attendance$33,271
Average Net Price$13,591
Median Debt at Graduation$20,679
Monthly Payment (10yr)$219

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,218
$30–48K$12,537
$48–75K$13,903
$75–110K$15,821
$110K+$15,953

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,591

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

Programs (35)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,140
Gender Split
56% / 44%
Women / Men
First Generation
45%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Black 6%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 1%
Two+ 2%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate39.1%
Freshman Retention64.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,508
8 Years$39,752
10 Years$48,231

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$36,700
Men
$41,100

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Bears

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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