Lionel University

ISSA Overview

Lionel University (ISSA) is a four-year, private (for-profit) school located in Carpinteria, CA. It is classified as primarily Associate's college by Carnegie Classification

The ISSA's tuition & fees is $15,265 for the academic year 2024-2025. 65% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $4,539.

The school has a total enrollment of 403 and the students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1 (4.17%).

Lionel University is accredited by Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lionel University is $15,265. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,480.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $15,242 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $13,688.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$15,265
Graduate	$13,480

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$15,242
Graduate	$13,688

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Graduation Rate »	67%
Transfer-out Rate	19%
Retention Rate	75%(full-time), 50% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	4.17% (24 to 1)
Student Population »	403 (370 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$4,539

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

At Lionel University, all courses can be done through online classes completely (both undergraduate and graduate degrees).

Special Learning Opportunities at ISSA
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	No
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	No
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	1015 Mark Avenue, Carpinteria, CA 93013-2912
Phone	800-650-4772
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Veterans Tuition	Veterans Benefit Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (for-profit)
Carnegie Category	4-year, but associate colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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Lionel University

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