| UPIKE vs. the Cumberlands |
#216 in National Liberal Arts Colleges #20 in Kentucky Colleges | Rankings* | #316 in National Universities #12 in Kentucky Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1-Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$24,850 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,875 |
| expensive$8,550 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$3,195 |
| More$14,795 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$9,982 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Acceptance Rate | 98.81% |
| - | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 33.29% |
| Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Recommendations English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller2,547 | Total Enrollment | Larger22,120 |
| Smaller1,540 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,612 |
| Smaller1,007 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,508 |
| Smaller231 | Online Student Population | Larger13,667 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower42% | Graduate Rate | Higher50% |
| Lower2% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher21% |
| Lower69% | Retention Rate | Higher74% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 650) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,429) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty23 to 1 |
| 182 | Number of faculty | 1,286 |
| Higher$63,969 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$59,096 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.