School Highlights
Lionel University serves 578 students (69% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 578 students
- Minority enrollment: 60%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Lionel University ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
Lionel University
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1988
Student Body
The student population of Lionel University has grown by 80% over five years.
The Lionel University diversity score of 0.73 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 17% over five years.
Total Enrollment
578 students
6,838 students
# Full-Time Students
396 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
182 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
578 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
396 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
182 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
12%
% Hispanic
17%
46%
% Black
28%
7%
% White
40%
23%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
% Non Resident races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
29%
34.96%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
79%
43%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates (Year 2017)
$10,500
$9,850
Median Debt for Dropouts (Year 2017)
$7,000
$5,500
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 04/28/2026
Frequently Asked Questions
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Lionel University ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Highest completion rates.
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