Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege town
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
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
3300.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
88Low
Estimated from KY state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Columbuspop. 900K
173 mi(300 min)
Charlottepop. 880K
181 mi(314 min)
Pittsburghpop. 300K
245 mi(425 min)