Lyon College offers a liberal arts education of superior quality in a personalized setting. A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and learning community affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Lyon encourages the free intellectual inquiry essential to social, ethical and spiritual growth. With a rich scholarly and religious heritage, Lyon develops, in a culture of honor, responsible citizens and leaders committed to continued personal growth and service.
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| Institution Type | 4-year, Private not-for-profit |
| Special Learning Opportunities | Teacher certification Study abroad |
| Student Services | Academic/career counseling service Employment services for students Placement services for completers |
| Credit Accepted | Dual credit Advanced placement (AP) credits |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) |
| Federal Aid | Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans). |
| Degrees/Certificates Offered | Bachelor's degree |
| Campus Setting | Town: Remote |
| Disability Services Student | 3% or less |
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At Lyon College, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 99.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $18,459), and 61% receive loans ($9,213 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,340. Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Lyon College is $16,802 per year. |
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In Fall 2009, 847 people applied to Lyon College. Of the applicants, 67.0% were admitted (70.0% male & 66.0% female ) and 19.0% accepted (25.0% male and 15.0% female) |
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| Percent of In-State Undergrads | 67.0% |
| Full Time Retention Rate | 62.0% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 53.0% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 55.0% |
| Overall Graduation Rate | 46.0% |
| Admissions | |
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| Admissions Office Phone | 870-307-7250 |
| Admissions Office Email | admissions@lyon.edu |
| Admissions Office Address | 2300 Highland Road Batesville, Arkansas 72503 |
| Admissions Transfer URL | http://www.lyon.edu/transfer-students.htm |
| Admissions Website | http://www.lyon.edu/admission-financial-aid.htm (find financial aid info here) |
| Application Website | http://www.lyon.edu |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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In order to be accepted to Lyon College, you should have:
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| Test Scores | |
| SAT Reading (25th Percentile) | 545 |
| SAT Reading (75th Percentile) | 618 |
| SAT Math (25th Percentile) | 545 |
| SAT Math (75th Percentile) | 610 |
| SAT Writing (25th Percentile) | 525 |
| SAT Writing (75th Percentile) | 580 |
| ACT Composite (25th Percentile) | 22 |
| ACT Composite (75th Percentile) | 27 |
| ACT English (25th Percentile) | 21 |
| ACT English (75th Percentile) | 29 |
| ACT Math (25th Percentile) | 21 |
| ACT Math (75th Percentile) | 27 |
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| Program Name | Certificate | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctorate |
| Biological and biomedical sciences | 20 | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||||
| Business, management, marketing, and related support services | 22 | ||||
| Accounting | 3 | ||||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 12 | ||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | ||||
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General | 4 | ||||
| Computer and information sciences and support services | 1 | ||||
| Computer Science | 1 | ||||
| English language and literature/letters | 8 | ||||
| English Language and Literature, General | 8 | ||||
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | 2 | ||||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||||
| History | 5 | ||||
| History, General | 5 | ||||
| Mathematics and statistics | 3 | ||||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||||
| Philosophy and religious studies | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||||
| Physical sciences | 2 | ||||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||||
| Psychology | 13 | ||||
| Psychology, General | 13 | ||||
| Social sciences | 4 | ||||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||||
| Political Science and Government, General | 3 | ||||
| Visual and performing arts | 6 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 5 | ||||
| Music, General | 1 | ||||
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