Lakewood University Tuition, Completion & Outcomes (2026)
Lakewood University is a private trade and vocational school in Cleveland Heights, Ohio, enrolling about 103 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $12,708 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $10,479. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (62.1%) and White (18.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $10,479
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,708 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 103 100.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 16.1%
Lakewood University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lakewood University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lakewood University?
Lakewood University is located in Cleveland Heights, OH (ZIP 44112-3044).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Lakewood University public or private?
Lakewood University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lakewood University cost?
Published tuition: $10,479.
Average net price after aid: $12,708.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| $30,001–$48,000 | $12,708 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $41,916.
How big is Lakewood University?
Total enrollment: 103 students.
About 100% enroll full-time in our extract.
How much debt do students have?
26.00% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lakewood University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Dispute Resolution (27 completions)
- Real Estate (20 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (16 completions)
- Legal Assistant/Paralegal (14 completions)
- Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller (12 completions)
- Criminal Justice and Corrections (10 completions)
- Grantsmanship (8 completions)
- Executive/Career Coaching (8 completions)
- Physical Fitness Technician (6 completions)
- Non-Professional Legal Studies, Other (4 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lakewood University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show net price $12,708. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$10,479
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lakewood University was $10,479.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,708
2024 Value
In 2024 Lakewood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,708.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,832 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,708 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$41,916 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional where not shown.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lakewood University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
26.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
8.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lakewood University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
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 Lakewood University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2021–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $10,479 | $10,479 | — |
| 2022 | $10,479 | $10,479 | — |
| 2023 | $10,479 | $10,479 | — |
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.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Lakewood University reported total enrollment of about 103 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 69% male and 31% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (62.1%), White (18.4%), and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). About 26.00% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lakewood University in 2024 is 103 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is Black or African American at 62.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Lakewood University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Dispute Resolution: 74% male / 26% female
- Real Estate: 80% male / 20% female
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 81% male / 19% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Black or African American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lakewood University.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Financial value analysis for Lakewood University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 26 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Dispute Resolution: 27 completions
2. Real Estate: 20 completions
3. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 16 completions
4. Legal Assistant/Paralegal: 14 completions
5. Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller: 12 completions
6. Criminal Justice and Corrections: 10 completions
7. Grantsmanship: 8 completions
8. Executive/Career Coaching: 8 completions
9. Physical Fitness Technician: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Lakewood University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lakewood University graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Lakewood University from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 16.1%
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $1,389
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Lakewood University is a private non-profit institution located in Cleveland Heights, OH. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Dispute Resolution, Real Estate, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies. Enrollment is approximately 103 students. Student body composition includes Black or African American (62.1%), White (18.4%), Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). Approximately 26.00% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Cleveland Heights, OH 44112-3044
Region: Great Lakes
Insights and Analysis
Lakewood University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lakewood University located?
Lakewood University is located in Cleveland Heights, OH.
How much does Lakewood University cost?
Reported tuition is $10,479 and average net price is $12,708 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What is the student body demographics at Lakewood University?
Lakewood University reports total enrollment of about 103 students, Black or African American (62.1%), White (18.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is Lakewood University public or private?
Lakewood University is a private nonprofit institution located in Cleveland Heights, OH.
Is Lakewood University an HBCU?
No. Lakewood University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lakewood University a tribal college?
No. Lakewood University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lakewood University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lakewood 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
- Ohio college costs
- Ohio colleges by ROI
- Ohio trade schools profile
- Great Lakes regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Ohio
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 for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.