UPIKE Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $24,850
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at UPIKE:
- Total Enrollment: 2,547, including 231 online students
- 1,540 Undergraduate, 1,007 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 45.3% men, 54.7% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 42%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 69%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 43 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 4 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 5 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UPIKE Overview
University of Pikeville (UPIKE) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Pikeville, KY. It is classified as Doctoral / Research University by Carnegie Classification, also known as D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University). You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at D/PU (Doctoral/Professional University) comparison page.
The UPIKE's tuition & fees is $24,850 for the academic year 2024-2025. 97% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $21,613.
The school has a total enrollment of 2,547 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
UPIKE ranked 210th in Liberal Arts Colleges and 18th in Kentucky Colleges rankings. University of Pikeville is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Pikeville is $24,850. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,550.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $25,570 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $8,550.
| Undergraduate | $24,850 |
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| Graduate | $8,550 |
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| Undergraduate | $25,570 |
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| Graduate | $8,550 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Pikeville offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UPIKE
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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