University of Pikeville Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Pikeville is a private research university in Pikeville, Kentucky, enrolling about 1,135 students. University of Pikeville awards degrees and certificates tracked in federal College Scorecard and IPEDS reporting. Published tuition for full-time study is about $24,850 per year before aid; net price varies by family income. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,231 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $24,850
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,311 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,135 97.6% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 41.67%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
- First-Generation Students: 44.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 20.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 59.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,843
- Room & Board: $9,000 annual estimate
University of Pikeville: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Pikeville, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Pikeville?
University of Pikeville is located in Pikeville, KY (ZIP 41501).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is University of Pikeville public or private?
University of Pikeville is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does University of Pikeville cost?
Published tuition: $24,850.
Average net price after aid: $20,311.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,115 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,160 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $23,075 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,065 |
| $110,001+ | $25,755 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $99,400.
How big is University of Pikeville?
Total enrollment: 1,135 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,843 students.
Graduate enrollment: 1,007 students.
About 98% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Pikeville?
150%-time completion rate: 41.67%.
First-year retention: 68.7%.
What do graduates of University of Pikeville earn?
Median earnings: $34,508 six years after entry; $48,231 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,679.
38.03% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Pikeville known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy (119 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (94 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (62 completions)
- Optometry (55 completions)
- Psychology, General (33 completions)
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General (28 completions)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General (24 completions)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric (20 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (20 completions)
- Social Work, Other (19 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Pikeville a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 41.67%; median earnings $48,231 at 10 years; net price $20,311. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$24,850
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Pikeville was $24,850.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,311
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Pikeville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,311.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$81,244 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,311 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$99,400 4-Year Tuition
$9,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$190 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$34,040 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$136,160 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Pikeville.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.03% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
65.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Pikeville was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Pikeville in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $17,750 | $17,750 | $15,084 |
| 2014 | $18,290 | $18,290 | $17,759 |
| 2015 | $18,840 | $18,840 | $17,342 |
| 2016 | $19,600 | $19,600 | $16,542 |
| 2017 | $20,338 | $20,338 | $18,374 |
| 2018 | $20,950 | $20,950 | $17,585 |
| 2019 | $21,550 | $21,550 | $18,406 |
| 2020 | $22,050 | $22,050 | $13,785 |
| 2021 | $22,650 | $22,650 | $13,814 |
| 2022 | $23,150 | $23,150 | $17,034 |
| 2023 | $24,150 | $24,150 | $13,591 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Pikeville reported total enrollment of about 1,135 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (81.7%), Black or African American (7.1%), and Non-Resident Alien (6.2%). About 38.03% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
97.6% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Pikeville in 2024 is 1,135 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,843 students. Graduate enrollment is about 1,007 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
68.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 81.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
28.57% 100% Completion Time
41.67% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 28.57% of students graduating from University of Pikeville completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy: 48% male / 52% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 57% male / 43% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 19% male / 81% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Pikeville.
Return on Investment
$20,679 Median Student Debt
$48,231 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
42.87% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
493.66% Return on Investment
4.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Pikeville.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 34 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy: 119 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 94 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 62 completions
4. Optometry: 55 completions
5. Psychology, General: 33 completions
6. Educational Leadership and Administration, General: 28 completions
7. Biology/Biological Sciences, General: 24 completions
8. Speech Communication and Rhetoric: 20 completions
9. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 20 completions
Most popular programs at University of Pikeville.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Pikeville graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Pikeville from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 59.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,086
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,189
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Pikeville is a private non-profit institution located in Pikeville, KY, classified as Doctoral/Professional Universities. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy, Business Administration and Management, General, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 1,135 students. Student body composition includes White (81.7%), Black or African American (7.1%), Non-Resident Alien (6.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 41.67%. Approximately 38.03% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral/Professional Universities
Location
Pikeville, KY 41501
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
University of Pikeville provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Pikeville located?
University of Pikeville is located in Pikeville, KY.
How much does University of Pikeville cost?
Reported tuition is $24,850 and average net price is $20,311 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Pikeville?
University of Pikeville reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,843 students, White (81.7%), Black or African American (7.1%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Pikeville?
About 44.8% of students at University of Pikeville are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Pikeville earn?
Median earnings are $34,508 six years after entry and $48,231 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Pikeville?
The 150%-time completion rate is 41.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Pikeville students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,679.
Is University of Pikeville public or private?
University of Pikeville is a private nonprofit institution located in Pikeville, KY.
Is University of Pikeville an HBCU?
No. University of Pikeville is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Pikeville a tribal college?
No. University of Pikeville is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Pikeville a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Pikeville does not meet that proxy (reported share 1.0%).
Is University of Pikeville religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for University of Pikeville: Presbyterian Church (USA).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Kentucky college costs
- Kentucky colleges by ROI
- Southeast regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Kentucky
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.