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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 does Lakewood University offer in terms of athletics?

Lakewood University should not be evaluated as though it were a residential athletics campus. Its reported institutional profile does not identify varsity teams or an athletics-association affiliation.

Varsity competition, club teams, intramurals, and informal recreation are different opportunities. An applicant hoping to compete or obtain an athletics-related scholarship should verify the existence of a specific team and eligibility route rather than assuming that nearby Cleveland-area sports programs are available through Lakewood.

What student groups and Associations are available at Lakewood University?

Students seeking peer involvement at Lakewood University should ask about currently active, university-recognized groups and how remote students participate. An online discussion forum, a course activity, and a recognized student organization may offer different levels of continuity and student leadership.

The most useful questions concern whether groups hold live meetings, whether students can start an organization, and whether activities are open across programs and time zones. Those answers will give a clearer picture of involvement opportunities than a list of clubs that may no longer be active.

Who studies at Lakewood University?

Lakewood University is a small institution: its reported total enrollment is 103 students. Its intake includes a notably larger transfer group than first-time entrants, with 44 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and eight first-time students in the corresponding reported categories.

That mix matters when evaluating orientation, credit evaluation, and scheduling: many classmates may arrive with previous college experience. Reported staffing includes 20 full-time and 26 part-time faculty members, alongside a seven-to-one student-to-faculty ratio. The ratio describes an institutional calculation, not a guarantee about the size or availability of any particular class.

How does student life look like at Lakewood University?

Everyday student life at Lakewood University is shaped more by distance learning than by residence-hall activities. Students should expect their program's course platform, instructor communication, and remote support arrangements to play a larger role in their experience than a physical campus calendar.

Before enrolling, applicants can ask for a demonstration of the learning platform and specific information about orientation, tutoring, academic advising, and opportunities to meet classmates. They should also clarify whether courses have scheduled live sessions or can be completed asynchronously, particularly if they work or have caregiving responsibilities.

What libraries are available to students at Lakewood University?

Lakewood University's reported campus profile lists no physical campus libraries. For students studying remotely, the more consequential question is which digital research materials and academic-help services their courses provide.

Applicants whose programs require substantial research should ask for the current list of accessible databases and journals, remote sign-in instructions, research-help options, and any arrangements for obtaining books or articles beyond the university's own holdings. Access to a course's assigned readings should not be assumed to equal access to a full academic research library.

Lakewood University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

103

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

8

Total staff

20 full time, 26 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Lakewood University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 103

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 103

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 1
Men: 7

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 18
Black or African American: 64
White: 19
American Indian or Alaska Native: 1
Asian: 1

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.