Lyon College
Batesville, AR · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town
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About Lyon College
Lyon College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Batesville, Arkansas. Founded in 1872 as Arkansas College, it is the oldest independent college in Arkansas.
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63%
Acceptance
$19,616
Net price
648
Enrollment
47%
Grad rate
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Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
63%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
24
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$19,616
Average net price
$31,000
In-state tuition
$31,000
Out-of-state tuition
$10,750
Room & board
$1,500
Books & supplies
$44,978
Total cost of attendance
41%
Students receiving Pell grants
64%
Students with federal loans
$21,500
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
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After Graduation
$44,232
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$37,629
Median earnings (6 yrs)
47%
Graduation rate
71%
Retention rate
75%
Earn more than a HS grad
$19,293
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
648
Total enrollment
1%
Part-time
19
Avg. age at entry
30%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
Lyon College FAQ
Is Lyon College a public or private school?
Lyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Batesville, AR.
What is the acceptance rate at Lyon College?
Lyon College has an acceptance rate of 63%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does Lyon College cost?
The average annual net price at Lyon College is $19,616 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $31,000.
What is the graduation rate at Lyon College?
About 47% of students at Lyon College complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do Lyon College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, Lyon College students earn a median of $44,232 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lyon College?
Admitted students at Lyon College have an ACT midpoint of 24. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend Lyon College?
Lyon College enrolls about 648 students.
Campus
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