The University of Pikeville welcomes students from all regions and cultural backgrounds. In Fall 2025, the University of Pikeville undergraduate program enrolled 1,163 students from 36 states and 26 foreign countries. Of that number, 74% came from the Appalachian Region as defined by the Appalachian Regional Commission. Additional demographic data and student success data is shown below:
Student Body Diversity
Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Students, Fall 2025
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 1.0% |
| Hawaiian, Pacific Islander | 0.0% |
| Two or more races | 1.9% |
| White, Non-Hospanic | 81.8% |
| International Students | 6.7% |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 52% |
| Federal Pell Grant Eligible Students | 53% |
| First Generation Students | 22% |