University of Pikeville
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
University of Pikeville is a private nonprofit institution located in Pikeville, Kentucky with approximately 1,140 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $13,591 per year. The graduation rate is 39%, and the typical graduate earns $39,000 within 10 years of enrollment.
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.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $13,591/year net price and a median debt of only $12,467 at graduation, the cost is genuinely manageable — but a 39% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention signal that a significant portion of students don't make it to the finish line, which is worth taking seriously. Median earnings of $39,000 a decade out are modest, so this is a better fit for students drawn to the tight-knit Appalachian community or specific programs like its osteopathic medicine pipeline than for those chasing high-salary careers. Worth considering if affordability and a small, faith-affiliated environment matter to you, but come in with a clear plan and strong support system.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,140 undergraduates).
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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