PrivateTownUniversity of Pikeville
UPIKE
Pikeville, Kentucky 41501
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
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.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bears
History & Fun Facts
- •History The university was founded in 1889 by the Presbyterian Church as the Pikeville Collegiate Institute.
- •In 1955, the school became a degree-granting four-year college in its own right, and in 1957, the academy closed.
- •In 1997, the Pikeville College School of Osteopathic Medicine—now the University of Pikeville Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine—was established.
- •On July 1, 2011, the school officially changed its name from "Pikeville College" to the "University of Pikeville".
- •^ History of Pikeville College Retrieved on 2010-06-13 ^ "Ex-College Head Will Speak at Convocation".
Source: Wikipedia
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Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
33.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$12,467
Programs (35)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
8
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from KY state average