A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at University of Pikeville are mostly White with a smaller Black population. The school has very low racial diversity. 19% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
81%
|
| Black |
12%
|
| Hispanic |
2%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
0%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 28% more female students than male students enrolled at University of Pikeville with a gender ratio of 56% women to 44% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, University of Pikeville has a comparable gender diversity ratio to other US colleges and is inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
44%
|
| Women |
56%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,069
|
| Women |
1,365
|
University of Pikeville serves a very low number of students outside of Kentucky, with 73 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
73%
|
| Out of State |
24%
|
| Foreign |
3%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 2.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=157535 IPEDS survey data for University of Pikeville.
Last updated February 24, 2024