
Lakewood University developed from Lakewood College, a distance-learning institution focused on career-oriented education. Its current university name reflects a broader academic identity, but prospective students should use the institution's current catalog - not older Lakewood College materials - to check which degrees, policies, and services apply to them.
That history matters because Lakewood University is organized around remote study rather than a traditional residential campus. When comparing historical descriptions with current offerings, distinguish the institution's earlier name from its present programs and accreditation status.
Lakewood University offers career-focused study in areas including business, legal studies, health administration, and technology. Its reported fields include business administration, legal support services, non-professional legal studies, health and medical administrative services, and computer and information sciences.
Students should compare programs by credential level and catalog requirements, not assume that every subject is offered as an associate, bachelor's, and graduate degree. A legal support program, for example, is distinct from a law degree or a qualification to practice law. The current academic catalog is the appropriate place to check required courses, delivery format, and any supervised or in-person components before applying.
Lakewood University is based in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, in the Cleveland metropolitan area. Its distance-learning model makes the location of an academic office less important to many students than it would be at a campus-based college.
For students who expect to visit in person, Cleveland Heights is a suburban community near Cleveland. They should confirm the address and purpose of any required visit before arranging travel; an institution's administrative location does not necessarily mean that classes, advising, or student activities take place there.
Lakewood University's educational approach emphasizes accessible, career-oriented study through distance education. For an applicant, the practical question is how that purpose appears in the specific program: its course schedule, instructor interaction, academic support, and expectations for independent work.
A mission statement describes an institution's aims, not a measured student outcome. Applicants comparing schools should place those aims alongside the current catalog, accreditation information, total price, and program requirements.
Name of the institution
Lakewood UniversityLevel of institution
Four or more yearsControl of institution
PrivateSetting type
Suburb: LargeInstitutional Category
Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or aboveInstitution size category
Under 1,000School type
UniversityMain student body
CoeducationalCalendar system
OtherFoundation year
1998
Certificate of less than 1 year
Certificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degreeData last updated on November 2, 2026
Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026
Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.