University of Pikeville

What is the cost of studying for a year at University of Pikeville?

For 2024-25, UPIKE reported undergraduate tuition of $24,700 and required fees of $150 for a full-time academic year, with the same published amounts for in-state and out-of-state students. Those charges are only part of the cost of attendance: housing, meals, supplies, transportation, and personal expenses also affect the budget.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees, 2024-25: $24,850.
• Typical annual room charge in the reported cost figures: $4,800.
• Typical annual board charge in the reported cost figures: $4,500.

Adding those reported room and board charges to 2024-25 tuition and fees gives $34,150 before books, transportation, and personal expenses. This is an illustration using the stated charges, not a complete individual cost-of-attendance estimate or a current-year bill. Published tuition can change, and graduate and professional programs may have substantially different pricing. Part-time undergraduate tuition was reported at $1,025 per credit for 2024-25.

Financial aid changes what students may ultimately pay. In 2024-25 reporting, 99% of students received financial aid and 66% had student loans; the reported average undergraduate grant award was $21,613. Grants and scholarships generally do not require repayment, while loans do. Reported average net prices varied by family-income group - for example, $18,160 for families earning up to $48,000 and $25,755 for families earning above $110,000. Those averages are not quotes for a particular applicant. Students should compare their own aid offer, including federal and state grants, institutional scholarships, and any veteran benefits, against the university's current full cost-of-attendance budget.

What are the work-study opportunities at University of Pikeville?

Student employment can help cover expenses, but it is not the same as a grant or a guaranteed job. Federal Work-Study, when included in an eligible student's aid arrangements, typically requires the student to obtain a qualifying position and earn wages through hours worked rather than receiving the full listed amount upfront.

Students interested in campus employment should ask the financial aid or student-employment office how jobs are posted, whether Federal Work-Study eligibility is required for a position, and how many hours are realistic alongside their courses. They should complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, or FAFSA, when seeking federal aid and ask about applicable deadlines. A regular part-time job may not require Work-Study eligibility, while an internship may instead carry academic credit or program-specific requirements.

For career planning beyond a part-time job, UPIKE reports offering undergraduate career counseling, résumé assistance, career-interest testing, interview workshops, job fairs, and opportunities to connect with alumni. These are support services, not verified job-placement outcomes; the university does not require an internship of every student.