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Lionel University

#2162 in US ranking Carpinteria, CA
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$48,736
Tuition & fees
$15,060
Avg. aid
$4,539
Receiving aid
64%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
Median salary
$42,999
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Lionel University?

Lionel University is a Carpinteria, California, institution focused on exercise, fitness, and related fields. Its current academic profile is more useful to applicants than an assumed connection to another institution with a similar name.

Applicants researching its history should use Lionel University's current catalog to confirm its founding date, any previous institutional names, and when particular degree programs began. Those details also matter when comparing older transcripts or accreditation records with the university's present identity.

What are the faculties and departments at Lionel University?

Lionel University's academic focus is concentrated in exercise and sport-related study rather than a broad range of unrelated majors. Reported fields include sports, kinesiology, and physical education/fitness, as well as physiology, pathology, and related sciences.

Prospective students should compare the exact credential and curriculum - not just the subject-area label - before applying. A program intended for fitness practice may differ substantially from one designed to meet prerequisites for graduate study or a regulated health profession. The current academic catalog is the place to verify degree levels, required courses, practical components, and any prerequisites.

What is the location of Lionel University?

Lionel University is located in Carpinteria, a coastal community in Santa Barbara County, California. Its location should not be taken to mean that every student attends classes at a traditional residential campus.

For a prospective student, the consequential location questions are whether a chosen program requires attendance in Carpinteria, where any hands-on activities take place, and whether examinations or other requirements can be completed remotely. Students traveling to an in-person requirement should confirm its address and schedule before making transportation arrangements.

What is the mission and vision of Lionel University?

Lionel University's educational emphasis is on exercise, fitness, and related professional study. Applicants should distinguish that subject focus from a verified statement of the university's official mission or vision.

The practical test of that emphasis is in the curriculum: which skills students practice, how their work is assessed, and whether a particular degree aligns with their intended career or further education. A stated institutional purpose alone does not establish that a program meets an employer's, graduate school's, or licensing board's requirements.

Lionel University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Lionel University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

Suburb: Midsize

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

Under 1,000

School type

Four-year college

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Quarters

Foundation year

1988

Lionel University Accreditation

Lionel University is institutionally accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Lionel University Programs and Degrees

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