# University of Pikeville

> University of Pikeville is a private nonprofit university in Pikeville, KY, with 1,135 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $19,224 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 41%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $47,890.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-pikeville-3015
- Location: Pikeville, KY, United States
- Setting: Remote town
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Doctoral/professional university
- Official website: https://www.upike.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 157535
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $25,650 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $25,650 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $19,224 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 42.6% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 41% |
| First-year retention rate | 68.7% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $47,890 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 1,135 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is University of Pikeville tuition?

Tuition at University of Pikeville is $25,650 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $19,224 a year.

### What is the average net price at University of Pikeville?

The average net price at University of Pikeville, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $19,224 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at University of Pikeville?

41% of first-time, full-time students at University of Pikeville graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of Pikeville?

The closest matches are Centre College, Mary Baldwin University, and King University, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-pikeville-3015. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.