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LIONEL UNIVERSITY • TUITION RATES

Pursue Your Passion Without Drowning in Debt.

Explore Lionel University tuition rates, fees, and cost-saving opportunities designed to make your education more accessible and easier to plan for.

💰 Transparent tuition and fees help you understand the cost of your education before you enroll.

Tuition Rates

Simple, Transparent Tuition

Review current undergraduate and graduate tuition rates, along with included digital textbook access.

 

Undergraduate

U.S. Residents

Students residing in the U.S., regardless of citizenship, and U.S. citizens residing abroad.

$333 / credit

Undergraduate

International Students

Undergraduate tuition for international students.

$440 / credit

Graduate

Graduate Students

Tuition rate for graduate-level coursework.

$440 / credit

Included with Tuition

Digital Textbooks

Digital textbooks are embedded into each course at no additional cost. Unrestricted access is available seven days prior to the start of class and throughout the quarter.

$0

Additional Cost

Fees

Additional Costs & Fees

Review additional fees associated with enrollment, technology, certifications, proctoring, and academic records.

 

Enrollment

Admission & Registration

Apply at any time at no cost.

$0

PTR Courses Only

Certification Fee

Certification fee applicable to PTR courses.

$199

Transfer Credit

Transfer Credit Evaluation

Our staff will review your transfer documentation at no cost.

$0

Quarterly

Technology Fee

Technology fee charged each quarter.

$25

Testing

Online Proctoring

Online proctoring fee.

$22.50

Academic Records

Transcript Fees

Official Electronic Transcript

Fee per official electronic copy.

$12.50

Unofficial Electronic Transcript

Electronic unofficial transcript copy.

$0

Ways to Save

Make Your Previous Experience Count

Take full advantage of our transfer credit options, including credit for your previous college courses and military service. Don’t leave your hard-earned credits behind.

 

Allowable Transfer

Transfer Up to ⅔ of Your Degree Requirements

Students can earn up to ⅔ of their undergraduate or graduate degree program requirements through transfer.

Maximum Allowable Transfer

Undergraduate Costs

Estimated Program Expenses

Review estimated tuition and fees for full-time enrollment, undergraduate degree programs, and the Master Trainer Certificate.

 

Undergraduate

Annual Costs | Full-Time Student

Tuition — Full-Time Student (45 Credits) $14,985
Certification (PTR Courses Only - $199/Course) $597
Books $0
Technology (Quarterly) $100
Proctor ($22.50/course - Paid directly to Proctor U) $202.50
Total Annual Direct Costs | Full-Time Student $15,885.50

90 Credits

Total Expense | Associate Degree

Tuition — Entire Associate Program (90 Credits) $29,970
Certification (PTR Courses Only - $199/Course) $1,194
Books $0
Technology (Quarterly) $200
Proctor ($22.50/course - Paid directly to Proctor U) $405
Total Cost for the Entire Associate Program

Before Transfer Credit

$31,769

180 Credits

Total Expense | Bachelor's Degree

Tuition — Entire Bachelor's Program (180 Credits) $59,940
Certification (PTR Courses Only - $199/Course) $1,194
Books $0
Technology (Quarterly) $400
Proctor ($22.50/course - Paid directly to Proctor U) $720
Total Cost for the Entire Bachelor's Program

Before Transfer Credit

$62,254

30 Credits

Total Expense | Master Trainer Certificate

Tuition — Entire Master Trainer Program (30 Credits) $9,990
Certification (PTR Courses Only - $199/Course) $1,194
Books $0
Technology (Quarterly) $75
Proctor ($22.50/course - Paid directly to Proctor U) $135
Total Cost for the Entire Master Trainer Certificate

Before Transfer Credit

$11,394

Graduate Costs

Graduate Program Expenses

Review estimated tuition and fees for the full master’s degree program and annual full-time graduate enrollment.

 

45 Credits

Total Expense | Master’s Degree

Tuition — Entire Master’s Program (45 Credits) $19,800
Proctor ($22.50/course - Paid directly to Proctor U) $180
Technology (Quarterly) $75
Books $0
Total Cost for the Entire Master’s Program

Before Transfer Credit

$20,055

Full-Time Graduate Student

Annual Costs | Full-Time Graduate Student

Tuition — Full-Time Graduate Student (45 Credits) $19,800
Proctor ($22.50/course - Paid directly to Proctor U) $180
Technology (Quarterly) $75
Books $0
Total Annual Direct Costs | Full-Time Graduate Student $20,055

Ways to Pay

Explore Your Financing Options

As an accredited university, Lionel University is able to accept many forms of financing from both public and private sources.

 

Financial Aid

Federal Student Aid

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Military

Military Tuition Assistance

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Veterans

Veterans Benefits

Learn about education benefits and funding resources available to eligible veterans.

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Scholarship

Frederick C. Hatfield Memorial Scholarship

Explore scholarship opportunities available through the Frederick C. Hatfield Memorial Scholarship.

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International Students

International Scholarships

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Next Steps

Get Started Soon

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College Cost Resources

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Consumer Information

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Financial Aid Planning

Net Price Calculator

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  • 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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  • 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

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  • 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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  • 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

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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.