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Lionel University

Carpinteria, CA·Private for-profit·480 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. graduation rate is below 40%; for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 480 students.

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480
Students
$29,539
Net Price
38%
Grad Rate
N/A
Earnings
10 yr
$6,334
Debt

About This School

Lionel University is a private for-profit institution located in Carpinteria, California with approximately 480 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $29,539 per year. The graduation rate is 38%.

The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 38% graduation rate means fewer than 4 in 10 students who start actually finish, and a 67% freshman retention rate suggests many students are leaving after just one year. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a surprisingly low $6,334, which softens the financial risk if you do complete the degree. Worth considering only if you've confirmed the specific program aligns tightly with your career goals and have a clear plan for staying enrolled — the data suggests many students don't.

Setting
Midsize suburb

Popular Programs

Biological Sciences25%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$15,288
Out-of-State Tuition
$15,288
Avg Net Price
$29,539
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants37%
Median debt at graduation$6,334

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
38%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
67%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$6,334
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
N/A
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
N/A
after enrollment

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White53%
Black24%
Hispanic/Latino15%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (480 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Lionel University

1013 Mark Avenue

Carpinteria, CA 93013-2912

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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