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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 cost of studying for a year at Lionel University?

For 2024-25, Lionel University reported $14,985 in full-time undergraduate tuition and $280 in required fees for both in-state and out-of-state students. Together, those published charges equal $15,265 before living expenses and other educational costs. The reported part-time undergraduate charge was $333 per credit hour.

Reported full-time graduate tuition was $13,200, with $280 in required fees; the reported part-time graduate charge was $440 per credit hour. These amounts describe the stated reporting year, not necessarily a current bill or the price of every program. Applicants should obtain a program-specific estimate showing how many credits they will take and which charges apply.

Tuition is not total cost of attendance. A student may also need to budget for housing, food, books or course materials, transportation, and personal expenses, even when studying remotely. For families with annual income of $48,000 or less, the reported average net price was $27,635. Net price reflects costs after grant aid for the students included in that measure; it is not a quoted price or an aid offer for an individual applicant.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lionel University?

Students seeking paid work while enrolled should distinguish Federal Work-Study from an ordinary part-time job. Work-Study, when offered to an eligible student, is a form of need-based financial aid earned through employment; a regular job does not require a Work-Study award.

Applicants can ask Lionel University's financial-aid office whether Work-Study is available in their aid year, how eligibility is determined, and where approved positions are advertised. They should separately ask about student jobs or career-related work that does not depend on a federal award. Estimated job earnings should not be treated as an automatic reduction in an upfront tuition bill.

Lionel University Tuition and Fees

In-state tuition & fees
$15,060
Out-of-state tuition & fees
$15,060
Tuition
$14,985
Fees
$75

Total Cost

Cost of attendance per year
$48,736
Tuition & fees
$15,060
Housing, food, books & other
$33,676

64% of undergraduates receive aid, $4,539 on average

Lionel University Cost of Living

Yearly living expenses by where students live

Off campus, not with family
$33,471
Off campus, with family
$14,040

Lionel University Net Price by Family Income

Average yearly cost after grants, students awarded federal aid

$0–30,000
$29,817
$30,001–48,000
$27,635

Lionel University Room and Board Cost

Institution provide on-campus housing

No

Lionel University Financial Aid

Undergraduate average amount

$4,539

All

$2,359

Students Receiving Financial Aid

Share of undergraduate students
64%

Lionel University Grants, Loans and Debt

Students receiving Pell Grants
45%
Students with federal loans
66%
Median debt at completion
$21,875

Lionel University Military and Veterans Benefits

Undergraduate average amount

$6,698

Graduate average amount

$10,602

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.