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Accreditation and Approval

Our institution is proud to be accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

Learn more about Lionel University’s accreditation, approvals, and institutional recognition.

Accreditation

Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)

Lionel University is accredited by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC), which is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a recognized accrediting agency and is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

 

Lionel University has maintained accreditation since it was initially granted in January 2009.

DEAC Contact Information

Distance Education Accrediting Commission
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808
Washington, D.C. 20036

Email: info@deac.org
Phone: (202) 234-5100
Website: www.deac.org →

Student Achievement Disclosure

DEAC provides a Student Achievement Disclosure Form for the Public containing information related to institutional outcomes and student achievement.

Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

CHEA is a nonprofit organization serving as a national advocate for self-regulation of academic quality through accreditation.

Visit CHEA.org →

U.S. Department of Education

The U.S. Department of Education maintains a searchable list of accredited institutions of higher education and recognized accrediting bodies. Lionel University can be found by searching for institutions located in Carpinteria, California. Visit: https://ope.ed.gov/DAPIP/#home

Student & Public Complaints

Filing a Complaint with DEAC

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about Lionel University with the Distance Education Accrediting Commission.

Phone: (202) 234-5100

Mail:
Distance Education Accrediting Commission
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 808
Washington, D.C. 20036

State Authorization

State Approvals & Registrations

Lionel University maintains required approvals, authorizations, and registrations with applicable state agencies.

 

California Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE)

Lionel University is a private institution approved to operate by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education (BPPE) of the State of California.

A student or any member of the public may file a complaint about the institution with the BPPE.

Phone: (888) 370-7589
Website: www.bppe.ca.gov →

Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board

The institution is authorized with the Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Arkansas Higher Education Coordinating Board certification does not constitute an endorsement of any institution, course, or degree program. Such certification merely indicates that certain minimum standards have been met under the rules and regulations of institutional certification as defined in Arkansas Code §6-61-301.

Indiana Board for Proprietary Education

The institution is authorized by:

The Indiana Board for Proprietary Education
101 W. Ohio St., Suite 670
Indianapolis, IN 46204-1984

Kansas Board of Regents

Lionel University is registered as a Private Institution with the Kansas Board of Regents. In addition to contacting DEAC and BPPE, Kansas residents may also contact the Kansas Board of Regents for assistance with complaints.

Kansas Board of Regents
1000 SW Jackson St., Suite 520
Topeka, KS 66612
(785) 296-1529

View Kansas Complaint Process →

Maryland Higher Education Commission

This institution is registered with:

The Maryland Higher Education Commission
6 N. Liberty Street, 10th Floor
Baltimore, MD 21201

Minnesota Office of Higher Education

The institution is registered as a Private Institution with the Minnesota Office of Higher Education pursuant to sections 136A.61 to 136A.71. Registration is not an endorsement of the institution. Credits earned at the institution may not transfer to all other institutions.

Additional State Information

State Authorization in All 50 States & U.S. Territories

Please visit the State Authorization section of the Lionel University Consumer Information catalog for the expanded list of state authorization status in all 50 states and U.S. territories.

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Lionel Students Are:

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Working While Learning

  • 86% of students are employed while enrolled, with a majority working 30+ hours per week

  • Most students are balancing full-time work, family, and school — a powerful testament to Lionel’s flexible, stackable program design

  • Despite demanding schedules, student satisfaction remains high

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Consistently Engaged, Fully Invested

  • 80%+ of students log in 3–6 days per week, showing strong commitment and consistent engagement

  • 90%+ plan to continue to the next term, demonstrating exceptional retention and satisfaction

  • New graduate and certificate programs are earn high marks building confidence and sustained growth
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Satisfied — and Ready for What’s Next

  • 98% of students said they are satisfied with their studies at Lionel

  • 94–95% would recommend their course to a friend

  • 90%+ achieved the learning goals they set at the beginning of the course

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Mentored by Industry Leaders

  • Instructors scored 4.6–4.8 out of 5 on average across all categories

  • Top-rated traits: respect for students, prompt grading, and helpful feedback

  • Nearly every student felt valued and supported by their instructors

Transform Your Skills.
Expand Your Opportunities.
Shape Your Career.

Stackable education built for real-world success. Discover the certifications and stackable pathways that help fitness professionals grow their skills, expand their impact, and advance toward long-term education and career goals. 

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Certified Personal Trainer

Begin with CPT to build foundational coaching and exercise science skills. This pathway serves as the launch point into strength training, performance, and entry-level degree credit.

Science of Nutrition

Foundations of Nutrition Science

Start with core nutrition education that prepares you for advanced nutrition specialist programs and degree-level coursework in health promotion and wellness.

Corrective Exercise Specialist

Corrective Exercise Specialist

Build the ability to assess movement patterns and design programs that improve function and reduce risk. This pathway supports roles in recovery-focused coaching and connects to clinical exercise science study.

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Fitness Sales
Specialist

Develop communication, leadership, and business skills essential for guiding gym operations and client engagement. This pathway prepares you for supervisory roles and aligns with fitness management degree tracks.

Facility Management

Facility Management Specialist

Learn core operations, safety, and service principles needed to manage modern fitness environments. This pathway supports leadership advancement and aligns with managerial degree pathways.

Behavior Based Coaching

Behavior-Based Coaching Specialist

Build communication and behavior-change techniques that help clients create sustainable, long-term progress. This pathway complements coaching roles and connects to leadership or psychology coursework.

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Blood & Biomarker Specialist

Learn to interpret key biomarkers that influence training, recovery, and long-term wellness goals. This pathway supports advanced work in performance optimization and future study in human physiology.

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LinkedIn Networking
Specialist

Enhance your professional presence and networking strategy to attract clients and career opportunities. This pathway supports job placement readiness and aligns with degree-level professional development tracks.

Launch Yourself (1.802 x 2.375 in)

Influencer Marketing: Launch You

Learn to create content, grow audiences, and build authentic partnerships in the wellness space. This pathway expands digital career opportunities and pairs well with coaching and nutrition programs.

Entrepreneur Tool Kit

Entrepreneurship
Toolkit

Develop essential business skills to launch, market, and operate a fitness or wellness brand. This pathway supports independent professionals and integrates with business or leadership-focused coursework.