The University of Pikeville welcomes students from all regions and cultural backgrounds. In Fall 2024, the University of Pikeville undergraduate program enrolled 1,137 students from 34 states and 29 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 2024
| Category | Percentage |
|---|---|
| American Indian | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.1% |
| Black, Non-Hispanic | 7.1% |
| Hispanic | 1.0% |
| Hawaiian, Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or more races | 2.1% |
| White, Non-Hospanic | 81.7% |
| International Students | 6.2% |
| Male | 48% |
| Female | 52% |
| Federal Pell Grant Eligible Students | 58% |