University of Pikeville (UPIKE)

Private nonprofit four-year university in Pikeville, KY that costs an average of $19,224 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$19,224
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,890

Private nonprofitTown (remote)1,135 undergraduates

Cost of UPIKE

Total cost of attendance (per year)$41,482
Tuition and fees, in-state$25,650
Housing and food (on campus)$9,300
Books and supplies$190
Average net price after aid$19,224

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$18,838
$30,001–48,000$16,052
$48,001–75,000$15,614
$75,001–110,000$21,267
$110,001+$21,687

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with UPIKE's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate41%
First-year retention69%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$36,294
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,890
Rank in Kentucky (earnings)18th of 29 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,847
Typical monthly loan payment$237 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants43%
Students with federal loans67%

Majors and programs at UPIKE

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (23)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing29$82,972$22,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations94$37,647$25,000
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods32$37,516$27,000
Criminal Justice and Corrections42$37,472$24,749
Biology70—$21,459
Chemistry3——
Communication and Media Studies28——
Computer and Information Sciences2——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management4——
Education9——
English Language and Literature4——
Film/Video and Photographic Arts9——
Fine and Studio Arts———
History11——
Mathematics2——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other3——
Psychology57—$24,499
Religion/Religious Studies3——
Social Work23——
Sociology22——
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas8——
Visual and Performing Arts———

Certificate programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations4——
Communication and Media Studies2——
Criminal Justice and Corrections15——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies6——
Political Science and Government1——
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication4——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics5——

Associate's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing102$82,311$18,106
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Criminal Justice and Corrections———

Master's degree programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision41$50,941—
Business Administration, Management and Operations92—$22,877
Social Work41—$39,300

Professional degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Optometry110$115,287$253,198
Medicine239$61,530$273,784

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Biology———

Similar colleges in Kentucky

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Georgetown CollegeGeorgetown$13,27091%$55,880
Midway UniversityMidway$29,98195%$47,169
Transylvania UniversityLexington$21,95487%$57,381
Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills$22,72390%$63,897
Centre CollegeDanville$19,98054%$66,582
Asbury UniversityWilmore$21,06163%$49,862
Berea CollegeBerea$5,83619%$48,071
The Southern Baptist Theological SeminaryLouisville—56%—

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About UPIKE

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationPikeville, KY
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates1,135
Student-to-faculty ratio14 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websiteupike.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does UPIKE cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $41,482 a year (tuition and fees: $25,650). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $19,224 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $18,838.

How much do UPIKE graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,890 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 18th of 29 similar colleges in Kentucky. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($82,972 a year after graduation).

What is UPIKE's graduation rate?

41% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 69% of first-year students return for a second year.