by our College Data Analytics TeamIs UPIKE worth the money? College Factual’s value analysis weighs the quality of education against the cost. Here is the verdict.
UPIKE is ranked #1,330 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of F. Within Kentucky, it ranks #27 of 50 for value.
These UPIKE majors earned the highest value rankings from College Factual.
| Major | National Value Rank |
|---|---|
| Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | #39 of 114 |
| Nursing | #39 of 114 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education & Teaching | #63 of 252 |
| General Biomedical Sciences | #74 of 237 |
| Organizational Leadership | #121 of 457 |
| Criminal Justice Studies | #156 of 425 |
| Elementary Education | #208 of 681 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | #213 of 638 |
| Criminal Justice Administration | #213 of 638 |
| Communications / Public Relations | #217 of 620 |
Below is the detailed UPIKE value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
University of Pikeville is ranked #27 out of #54 in Kentucky for quality and #27 out of #50 for Kentucky value.
Live in-state? You may qualify for a reduced price. Check the UPIKE financial aid page to be sure.
University of Pikeville is ranked #1,330 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Based on our analysis of other colleges at similar price points, University of Pikeville is overpriced for the quality of education it provides.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at UPIKE costs about $20,443. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $81,772 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $33,507 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $20,311 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $20,443 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $81,772 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
Your price depends heavily on your family income and the aid you qualify for. See the UPIKE net price page for a fuller breakdown of what you might actually pay.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a UPIKE degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $134,028 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,772 | #1,330 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $81,244 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $134,028 | — | — |
| All Students | $81,772 | #27 | F |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $81,244 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at UPIKE shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $11,218 |
| $30K–$48K | $12,537 |
| $48K–$75K | $13,903 |
| $75K–$110K | $15,821 |
| Over $110K | $15,953 |
About 99% of UPIKE undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $21,613 per year. Get more details on the UPIKE financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the UPIKE net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.