Lionel University
Carpinteria, CA 93013-2912
About Lionel University
Lionel University is a private for-profit two-year college in Carpinteria, California, enrolling about 370 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $46,466 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $15,195. Student demographics in federal data include White (46.2%) and Black or African American (29.7%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Lionel University charges 9% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($15,195).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 100.00%.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lionel University | $15,195 | $46,466 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,757 | — | 494 |
| California (state median) | $8,510 | $7,373 | 288 |
| Rural (locale median) | $14,346 | $18,882 | 1,649 |
| United States (national median) | $12,200 | $17,569 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Lionel University really?
Key findings
- Lionel University charges 9% below the national private for-profit median tuition ($15,195).
- Versus the California median, sticker tuition is about 1.8×.
Lionel University tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $15,195
Finding Lionel University charges 9% below the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $15,195. That is 9% below the national private for-profit median ($16,757). Versus the California median ($8,510), sticker tuition is about 1.8×. Versus the U.S. median ($12,200), sticker is 25% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Lionel University versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Lionel University versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Lionel University is $46,466.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $46,466 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $39,093 above the California median net price. Versus rural campuses, net price runs $27,584 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Lionel University, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Lionel University: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Lionel University—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
High completion indicates students finish programs at scale; it does not alone measure instructional quality or labor-market fit.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$15,195
Avg. net price
$46,466
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $46,331 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $46,940 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,780. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Lionel University is known for
Top program completions
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology60
- Physical Fitness Technician38
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General9
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology7
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Lionel University a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Lionel University is a good school for those looking for high program completion rates.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Lionel University.
Campus
Location
Carpinteria, CA
City / state
- ZIP
- 93013-2912
- NCES locale
- Rural distant
Compared with Rural campuses nationally, net price is about 2.5× the median for Rural campuses ($18,882 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Far West
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Size
Enrollment
370
Undergraduates (fall)
- Undergraduates (full year)
- 524
- Graduate
- 33
- Full-time share
- 71%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$21,875
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 22.51%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Lionel University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lionel University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lionel University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2015–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $8,528 | $8,528 | — |
| 2020 | $10,107 | $10,107 | $17,176 |
| 2021 | $10,107 | $10,107 | $13,213 |
| 2022 | $15,288 | $15,288 | $23,512 |
| 2023 | $15,288 | $15,288 | $29,539 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lionel University reported total enrollment of about 370 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 68% male and 32% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (46.2%), Black or African American (29.7%), and Hispanic or Latino (13.2%). About 22.51% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
70.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lionel University in 2024 is 370 students.
Over a full year, about 524 undergraduates enroll. Graduate enrollment is about 33 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
66.67% 100% Completion Time
100.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 66.67% of students graduating from Lionel University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology: 78% male / 22% female
- Physical Fitness Technician: 76% male / 24% female
- Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General: 89% male / 11% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Lionel University graduates earn—and in which programs?
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Lionel University.
Evidence Median federal loan debt: $21,875. Average net price used in cost models: $46,466.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Return on Investment
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 4 programs by IPEDS completions (5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Lionel University.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Lionel University graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Lionel University—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 25.8%
- California median 13.5 pp below median (39.3%)
- Far West median 19.9 pp below median (45.7%)
- U.S. median 32.1 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,000
- California median 0.49× the median ($10,166)
- Far West median 0.52× the median ($9,635)
- U.S. median 0.66× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,870
- California median 0.29× the median ($6,474)
- Far West median 0.27× the median ($7,030)
- U.S. median 0.26× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Lionel University at a glance
Lionel University
Lionel University is a private for-profit institution in Carpinteria, CA, classified as Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Exercise Physiology and KinesiologyPhysical Fitness TechnicianSports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian46.2%Black or African American29.7%Hispanic or Latino13.2%
Schools near Lionel University
Other campuses in Carpinteria, CA when available, plus nearby institutions in California.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within California, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lionel University located?
Lionel University is located in Carpinteria, CA.
What is Lionel University's tuition?
Lionel University tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $15,195 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $46,466 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Lionel University cost?
Reported tuition is $15,195 and average net price is $46,466 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $19,431 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Lionel University?
Lionel University reports undergraduate enrollment of about 524 students, White (46.2%), Black or African American (29.7%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Lionel University?
About 47.1% of students at Lionel University are first-generation college students.
What is the graduation rate at Lionel University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 100.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lionel University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,875.
Is Lionel University public or private?
Lionel University is a private for-profit institution located in Carpinteria, CA.
Is Lionel University an HBCU?
No. Lionel University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lionel University a tribal college?
No. Lionel University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lionel University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lionel University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.