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Lakewood University

#2657 in US ranking Cleveland Heights, OH
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Tuition & fees
$53,321
Avg. aid
$7,325
Receiving aid
100%

What is the history of Lakewood University?

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.

What are the faculties and departments at Lakewood University?

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.

What is the location of Lakewood University?

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.

What is the mission and vision of Lakewood University?

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.

Lakewood University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Lakewood University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Large

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, not primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

University

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Other

Foundation year

1998

Lakewood University Programs and Degrees

iconCertificate of less than 1 year
iconCertificate of at least 1 year, but less than 2 years
iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconPostbaccalaureate certificate
iconMaster's degree

Data 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.