Lyon College
Batesville, AR
Overview
Small Arkansas liberal arts college blending Presbyterian roots with Scottish bagpipes and fiercely competitive debate.
Identity
Lyon College traces its origins to 1872, when Presbyterians established Arkansas College in Batesville to bring higher education to the rugged Ozark region. Renamed in 1930 after a major donor family, it has maintained a close-knit, faith-informed yet non-sectarian personality focused on individual growth. You'll thrive here if you seek personal attention from professors and a supportive community where everyone knows your name, but the tiny size and remote location might frustrate those craving urban energy or diverse social options.
657
Undergrads2
Grad Students62.8%
Acceptance59.0%
Grad RatePhotos
Academics
11.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio71.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)59.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate55.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate657
Undergraduate Enrollment2
Graduate EnrollmentAdmissions
62.8%
Acceptance RateTest Optional
Test Policy$0
Application FeeFinancial Aid & Costs
$42,930
Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)Cost Breakdown
Tuition
$29,900
Room & Board
$11,530
Books & Supplies
$1,500
Financial Aid
100%
Receiving Aid43%
Pell Grant Recipients$25,132
Avg Grant (recipients)$9,088
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Campus Life
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Yes
Housing Capacity
436 beds
Housing Guarantee
Data not available
Dining
Meal Plan Available
No
Meal Plan Type
Data not available
Athletics
Quick Facts
Type
Private
Undergraduate Enrollment
657
Acceptance Rate
63%
Graduation Rate
59%
Tuition & Room/Board
$41,430
Affiliation
Christian Church (Disciples of Christ)
Visit Website
Batesville, AR 72501
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