Lionel University

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $14,985
    2024 Average Net Price
    $28,176
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    403
    71.7% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    9.59%
    7 Graduates

    About

    Lionel University is a higher education institution located in Santa Barbara County, CA. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lionel University were Exercise Physiology (60 degrees awarded).

    In 2024, 114 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lionel University. 21.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 78.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (58 degrees), 2.23 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Lionel University is $14,985, which is $88 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lionel University is $14,985, which is $88 more than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $28,176.

    In 2024, 65% of undergraduate students attending Lionel University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 66% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $14,985
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lionel University was $14,985. The cost of tuition at Lionel University is $88 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

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    Average Net Price

    $28,176
    2024 Value
    1.18%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Lionel University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $28,176. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lionel University grew by 1.18%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    65%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    66%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    65% of undergraduate students at Lionel University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 44.4% with respect to 2023, when 45% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

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    Enrollment

    Lionel University had a total enrollment of 403 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lionel University is 289 students and the part-time enrollment is 114. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Lionel University are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Lionel University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 46.4% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.97% Two or More Races, 3.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.49% Asian, and 1.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Lionel University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (27.9%), followed by Black or African American Male (22.2%) and White Female (19.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (40.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (24.3%) and White Female (13.5%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    71.7%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Lionel University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 403 students. The full-time enrollment at Lionel University is 289 and the part-time enrollment is 114. This means that 71.7% of students enrolled at Lionel University are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    75%
    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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lionel University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Lionel University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      187 enrolled students
    2. Black or African American
      120 enrolled students
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      53 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Lionel University is 46.4% White, 29.8% Black or African American, 13.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.97% Two or More Races, 3.23% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.49% Asian, and 1.24% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.496%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 64 fewer women than men received degrees from Lionel University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lionel University is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

    The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lionel University is Exercise Physiology (60 degrees awarded).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lionel University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees awarded) and Biology (60 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Physicians
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lionel University are Physicians (413,056 people), Other managers (130,904 people), Other Physical Scientists (115,900 people), Postsecondary teachers (112,878 people), and Registered nurses (92,450 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lionel University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees awarded) and Biology (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lionel University are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Chief executives & legislators, and Nonfarm animal caretakers

    The most specialized majors at Lionel University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees awarded) and Biology (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lionel University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (534,351 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (300,636 people), Elementary & secondary schools (232,034 people), Offices of physicians (198,029 people), and Scientific research & development services (155,861 people).

    The most specialized majors at Lionel University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (54 degrees awarded) and Biology (60 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lionel University.
    General Health & Physical Education
    Most Common (2024)
    9 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Lionel University was General Health & Physical Education with 9 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    89
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    25
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at Lionel University, which is 3.56 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (25).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 47 degrees were awarded to men at Lionel University in Exercise Physiology, which is 3.62 times more than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 13 degrees were awarded to men at Lionel University in Exercise Physiology, which is 0.277 times less than the 47 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

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    100% Completion Time
    50%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2019, 50% of students graduating from Lionel University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

    The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      58 degrees awarded
    2. Black or African American
      26 degrees awarded
    3. Hispanic or Latino
      19 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Lionel University is white (58 degrees awarded). There were 2.23 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (26 degrees).

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Male
      57 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      56 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      55 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lionel University is white male (57 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (56 degrees).

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    Operations

    In 2024, Lionel University had a total salary expenditure of 4.04M. Lionel University employs 2 Professors. Most academics at Lionel University are Female Professor (1), and Male Professor (1).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lionel University are: Office and Administrative Support, with 6 employees, Management, with 6 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

    Salary Expenditure

    $1.72M
    2024 Salaries
    25.7%
    decline from 2023

    In 2024, Lionel University paid a median of $1.72M in salaries, which represents 42.6% of their overall expenditure ($4.04M) and a 25.7% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 31.2% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 49.2% growth between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $120k
    Instructional Salaries
    2
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Lionel University paid a total of $120k to 2 employees working as instructors, which represents 6.99% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lionel University were Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees, Management with 6 employees, and Sales and related with 2 employees.

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