University of Pikeville

www.upike.edu/

Add Comparison

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,500

2.74% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$13,987

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.4%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,269

82.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

32.8%

89 Graduates

About

University of Pikeville is a higher education institution located in Pike County, KY. In 2021, the most popular Professional Doctorate concentrations at University of Pikeville were Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (139 degrees awarded) and Optometry (55 degrees).

In 2021, 440 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Pikeville. 52% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 48% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (355 degrees), 11.8 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Pikeville is $22,500, which is $−6,005 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Pikeville is $22,500, which is $−6,005 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,987.

In 2021, 95% of undergraduate students attending University of Pikeville received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 76% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,500

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Pikeville was $22,500. The cost of tuition at University of Pikeville is $−6,005 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Pikeville (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$13,987

2021 Value

1.38%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Pikeville had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,987. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Pikeville grew by 1.38%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Pikeville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,050

Room and Board

$2,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Pikeville was of $8,050 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.26% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Pikeville (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

76%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at University of Pikeville received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 5.56% with respect to 2020, when 90% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Pikeville (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

3.4%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Pikeville was 3.4%, which represents 18 out of the 530 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Pikeville had a total enrollment of 2,269 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Pikeville is 1,868 students and the part-time enrollment is 401. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at University of Pikeville are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Pikeville, both undergraduate and graduate, is 81.6% White, 6.74% Asian, 6.08% Black or African American, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.749% Two or More Races, 0.749% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.397% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Pikeville in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (47.2%), followed by White Male (34.2%) and Black or African American Male (9.13%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.3%), followed by White Male (32.5%) and Asian Female (8.62%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

82.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Pikeville in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,269 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Pikeville is 1,868 and the part-time enrollment is 401. This means that 82.3% of students enrolled at University of Pikeville are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Pikeville (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

61%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Pikeville was 61%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Pikeville had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Pikeville (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,852 enrolled students
Asian
153 enrolled students
Black or African American
138 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Pikeville is 81.6% White, 6.74% Asian, 6.08% Black or African American, 2.03% Hispanic or Latino, 0.749% Two or More Races, 0.749% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.397% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5 students (0.22%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 18 more women than men received degrees from University of Pikeville. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Pikeville is white (355 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

The most common Professional Doctorate concentration at University of Pikeville is Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. (139 degrees awarded), followed by Optometry (55 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Pikeville, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (247 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), and Biology (30 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pikeville are Registered nurses (1,468,900 people), Physicians (538,365 people), Other managers (378,788 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (335,830 people), and Postsecondary teachers (273,478 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Pikeville in 2021 are Health (247 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), Biology (30 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and Communications (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pikeville are Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Pikeville are Health (247 degrees awarded), History (7 degrees), Biology (30 degrees), Psychology (24 degrees), and Communications (14 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Pikeville are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,104,711 people), Elementary & secondary schools (939,959 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (693,294 people), Outpatient care centers (452,526 people), and Offices of physicians (428,858 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Pikeville.

Most Common (2021)

Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy.
139 degrees awarded
Optometry
55 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common professional doctorate concentration at University of Pikeville was Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy. with 139 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from professional doctorate programs at University of Pikeville according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

211

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

229

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 211 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pikeville, which is 0.921 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (229).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Pikeville by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 78 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pikeville in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy., which is 1.28 times more than the 61 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 61 degrees were awarded to men at University of Pikeville in Osteopathic Medicine/Osteopathy., which is 0.782 times less than the 78 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

19%

100% Completion Time

28%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 19% of students graduating from University of Pikeville completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 28% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 28% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Female

Highest Graduation Rate (44.4%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Pikeville is Female and Black or African American (44.4% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
355 degrees awarded
Asian
30 degrees awarded
Black or African American
30 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Pikeville is white (355 degrees awarded). There were 11.8 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, asian (30 degrees).

0.909% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
193 degrees awarded
White Male
162 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
21 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Pikeville is white female (193 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (162 degrees).

Operations

University of Pikeville has an endowment valued at nearly $29.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.28M (4.39%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Pikeville had a total salary expenditure of 57M. University of Pikeville employs 25 Assistant professors, 22 Professors and 19 Associate professors. Most academics at University of Pikeville are Female Assistant professor (17), Male Professor (13), and Female Associate professor (13).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pikeville are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 54 employees, Management, with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Endowment

$29.2M

2021 Endowment

23.6%

growth from 2020

University of Pikeville has an endowment valued at about $29.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Pikeville grew 23.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $23.2M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Pikeville (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$28.6M

2021 Salaries

5.58%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Pikeville paid a median of $28.6M in salaries, which represents 50.1% of their overall expenditure ($57M) and a 5.58% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.12M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Pikeville paid a total of $4.12M to 69 employees working as instructors, which represents 14.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

25 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

54 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Pikeville were Assistant professor with 25 employees, Professor with 22 employees, and Associate professor with 19 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Pikeville were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 54 employees, Management with 35 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 20 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Pikeville was Female Assistant professor with 17 employees, Male Professor with 13 employees, and Female Associate professor with 13 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Pikeville.