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University of Pikeville

University of Pikeville

Pikeville, KY · Town · 1,135 students
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$20,311
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
40%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
58% typical
$48,231
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,545 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
81% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Nestled in the scenic Appalachian Mountains, the University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private institution renowned for its deep commitment to regional service and its highly ranked graduate healthcare schools. The university is anchored by the prestigious Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) and the Kentucky College of Optometry (KYCO)—the state's only optometry school—alongside robust undergraduate programs in nursing, business, and education. On campus, students experience a tight-knit, supportive community that balances competitive NAIA athletics and outdoor mountain recreation with a highly personalized, family-like academic environment. Distinctively, UPIKE stands out as a pioneer in collegiate gaming, having been one of the first in the nation to offer varsity esports scholarships, and for its "UPIKE Promise," which offers free tuition to qualifying low-income students from Kentucky.

Wikipedia:The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a private university affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (USA) and located in Pikeville, Kentucky, United States. It was founded in 1889 by the Presbyterian Church and is located on a 25-acre (10 ha) campus on a hillside overlooking downtown Pikeville.

Location
Pikeville, KY, 41501 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
CVG · Cincinnati
159 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$24,850
Housing & food (on campus)$9,000
Books & supplies$190
Cost of attendance$49,516
Average net price$20,311
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$24,850
Housing & food (on campus)$9,000
Books & supplies$190
Cost of attendance$49,516
Average net price$20,311
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.upike.edu
How it’s made up · 2026-27
University of Pikeville’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$26,500
Fees$150
Housing$4,950
Food$4,700
Books & supplies$190
Personal expenses$10,836
Transportation$2,160
Total published by the school$49,516
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$13,115
$30–48k
$18,160
$48–75k
$23,075
$75–110k
$24,065
$110k+
$25,755
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
40%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
29%
Back for yr 2
69%
Transferred
28%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
34% graduated · 40% transferred · 26% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$34,508
10 yrs after entry$48,231
Debt
Median at graduation$20,679
Monthly payment$219
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$24.5k
90th percentile$32,025
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 48%Women 52%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
14 : 1
Pell grant
38%
First-gen
45%
Family income
$23,445
Independent
19%
Age at entry
21.0
Part-time
2%
Race & ethnicity
White
82%
Hispanic
1%
Black
7%
Asian
1%
Two or more
2%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
1%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Archery
    Men's · Women's
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$34,508
After 10 yrs
$48,231
Business Administration, Management and Operations49
Biology, General30
Psychology, General24
Criminal Justice and Corrections22
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods16
Social Work12
Sociology10
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing10
Communication and Media Studies8
History6
Education, General4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas4
Film/Video and Photographic Arts3
Computer and Information Sciences, General2
English Language and Literature, General2
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$34M
Full-time faculty
60%
Faculty salary
$7,086/mo
Teaching spend
$11,189
per student
Federal loans
66%
Classification
Carnegie type
Doctoral/Professional University
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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