Manageable graduate debt
Median federal debt at graduation runs below the typical.
This school$12.7k
National avg$26k
Source: CollegeScorecard 2024
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Lionel University
Carpinteria, CA
Tuition
$15,288
Acceptance
Open admission
Students
494
Type
University
Setting
Suburban
Distance from home
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$15,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,288
Avg On-Campus Living
$18,167
Avg Off-Campus Living
$11,988
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Sticker price$33,455
Net price (after aid)$29,539
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
$0 – $30k$29,845
$30k – $48k$28,013
After graduation
Median debt at graduation$12,668
Est. monthly loan payment$134
Financial access
Students on Pell Grants37%
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Students with federal loans29%
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
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Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
38%
Freshman Retention
67%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
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Decision support · Cost & value
Quick Decision Highlights
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Scholarships available
Aid signal
Online & hybrid options
Open-access admissions
Most qualified applicants are admitted.
Affordability snapshot
Tuition
$15.3k
Net price
$29.5k
Pell
37%
above avg
Median debt
$12.7k
below avg
“Avg” comparisons reference national IPEDS / College Scorecard averages (~2022–23); figures are directional and vary by school and year.
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Acceptance rate
Open admission
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Carpinteria, CA 93013
Academics
Program format
Online
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Areas of study
CommunicationsSocial SciencesComputer ScienceLaw & Criminal JusticeNatural SciencesHealth SciencesAgricultureArts & HumanitiesEngineering
Programs (12)
Communications
Public Relations
Social Sciences
Psychology
Computer Science
Artificial IntelligenceData ScienceSoftware Engineering
Law & Criminal Justice
Pre-LawCriminal Justice
Natural Sciences
Environmental Science
Health Sciences
Nursing
Arts & Humanities
English Literature
Engineering
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About Lionel University
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- Where is Lionel University located?
- Lionel University is located in Carpinteria, CA, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Lionel University?
- Lionel University is a private university based in CA. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Lionel University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Lionel University is approximately 100%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Lionel University?
- Lionel University's published in-state tuition is approximately $15,288 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Lionel University?
- Lionel University reports total enrollment of approximately 494 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal, see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Lionel University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Lionel University.
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Data sources & methodology
Reporting period: 2024Last verified: May 19, 2025
Facts on this profile of Lionel University are compiled from federal datasets and the institution's own published information.
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Net price by income band, post-graduation earnings, and federal aid context.
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CampusPin. (2024). Lionel University, college profile. Retrieved from https://campuspin.com/schools/lionel-university