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Lyon College

Batesville, AR · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website

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Admission rate
63%
Accessible
Average net price
$14,400
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
45%
Median earnings
$49,833
10 years after enrolling

Summary

Lyon College is a private nonprofit college in Batesville, AR with 648 undergraduates. It admits 63% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $14,400 per year ($10,853 for families earning under $30,000). 45% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $49,833 ten years after enrolling.

private nonprofit college

Admissions

Admission rate
63%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
2,522
Fall 2023
Admitted
1,653
Fall 2023
Yield
14%
of admitted students enrolled

What Lyon College looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordNot considered
  • High school GPARequired
  • College-prep courseworkConsidered
  • Class rankNot considered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsNot considered
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceNot considered
  • English proficiency testNot considered

Cost

Cost of attendance
$43,986
sticker price, per year
Tuition & fees
$31,000

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$10,853
  • $30–48k$19,792
  • $48–75k$17,071
  • $75–110k$15,746
  • $110k+$7,691

Get a personal estimate with Lyon College's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
45%
Freshman retention
71%
Median earnings
$49,833
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$23,250
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
648
Student–faculty ratio
11:1
Receive Pell grants
48%
  • White33%
  • Hispanic7%
  • Black7%
  • Asian1%

Lyon College FAQ

What is Lyon College's acceptance rate?+

Lyon College admits 63% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

Is Lyon College test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to Lyon College?+

In Fall 2023, 2,522 students applied to Lyon College and 1,653 were admitted; 237 enrolled.

Does Lyon College consider legacy status?+

No. Lyon College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does Lyon College require an essay?+

Lyon College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does Lyon College cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $43,986 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $14,400.

What is Lyon College's graduation rate?+

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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