Lionel University

Carpinteria, CA · Private for-profit · offers Graduate degrees

Online only Midsize suburb

—Acceptance rate
$29,453Average net price / year
67%Graduation rate
—Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$12,668Median debt at graduation
370Undergraduates

Cost

In-state tuition & fees
$15,265
Total cost of attendance
$31,812
Average net price
$29,453

Net price by family income

$0–30k
$29,817
$30–48k
$27,635

Official net price calculator

Admissions

Acceptance rate
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Outcomes

Graduation rate
67%
First-year retention
75%
Median earnings (10 yrs)
—
Median debt (graduates)
$12,668
3-year loan default rate
0.0%
Students with Pell grants
45%
Students with federal loans
66%

Programs: what graduates earn

1 of 4 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).

Associate's degree

ProgramGraduatesEarningsMedian debt
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness55$46,831$11,975

Students

Undergraduates
370
Graduate students
55
Part-time
29%
Women / men
32% / 68%
White
46%
Hispanic
13%
Black
30%
Asian
1%
International
0%

Faculty & school

Student–faculty ratio
24:1
Avg faculty salary
$45,000 / year
Full-time faculty
26%
Accreditor
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
Website
lionel.edu
Also known as
Lionel

Most popular fields

  • Biological Sciences – 54% of degrees
  • Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 46% of degrees

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lionel University cost?

The average net price after grants is $29,453 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $15,265 and the full cost of attendance is $31,812.

What is the graduation rate?

67% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.