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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 does Lionel University offer in terms of athletics?

Lionel University's academic emphasis on sport and fitness should not be confused with a varsity athletics program. No specific university-sponsored sport, athletic conference, or competition division is established by the available institutional figures.

An applicant hoping to compete, join a club team, or use recreational fitness facilities should ask which activities are currently open to students in their program and where they take place. A sports-related degree does not, by itself, confer eligibility for athletic scholarships or intercollegiate competition.

What student groups and Associations are available at Lionel University?

Prospective students should check Lionel University's current student-activities information for recognized organizations and how members participate. In a specialized academic community, a professional discussion group or institution-hosted event is not necessarily a student-run association.

Useful questions include whether groups meet online, whether remote students can hold leadership roles, and whether participation requires travel. Applicants seeking a particular cultural, service, academic, or recreational group should confirm that it is active rather than relying on an older listing.

Who studies at Lionel University?

Lionel University reported 403 enrolled students, making its overall student body relatively small. Its 2024-25 figures identify 44 first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 32 transfer-in students; 26 first-time degree-seeking students were enrolled full time.

In a separately reported geographic-origin group, 14 students were from California and 70 were from other U.S. states. Those counts help show that the university attracts students beyond its home state, but they should not be mistaken for a breakdown of all 403 enrolled students. Reported staffing included two full-time and 23 part-time faculty members, with a student-to-faculty ratio of 24 to 1. That ratio is an institution-wide measure, not a promise about any individual class size or instructor's availability.

How does student life look like at Lionel University?

Everyday life at Lionel University is better evaluated through the format of a student's actual program than through assumptions about a residential college campus. Class interaction, academic advising, scheduled activities, and opportunities to meet peers may differ between remote and in-person requirements.

Applicants can ask for a sample course schedule and a demonstration of the learning platform, then check how students contact instructors, receive academic support, and connect with classmates. Those details are particularly relevant to working adults and students living outside California.

What libraries are available to students at Lionel University?

Lionel University's institutional figures list no on-campus libraries. Students should therefore examine the academic research resources available through their program rather than expect a conventional campus library building.

Before enrolling, a student planning research-intensive work can ask what digital journals, databases, ebooks, research assistance, and citation support their tuition provides. They should also check whether access continues between terms and whether required readings are included in a course or must be purchased separately.

Lionel University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

403

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

26

Total staff

2 full time, 23 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Lionel University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 370
Graduate: 33

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 289
Part-time: 114

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 9
Men: 17

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 49
Black or African American: 110
White: 171
American Indian or Alaska Native: 13
Asian: 5
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 4
Two or more races: 15
Unknown: 2

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.