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About Lyon College

liberal arts collegesmall class sizesarts and sciences focusprivate residential college

Lyon College is a private liberal arts college in Batesville, AR, known for its small class sizes, arts and sciences focus, and private residential college. With an acceptance rate of 60%, Lyon is moderately selective, typically enrolling around 146 students each year. Lyon is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. Lyon offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $19,566 per year; the sticker price of $45,144 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lyon College acceptance rate and admitted student profile

moderately selective

60%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lyon College

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Essay Strategy
Lyon College has a strong Scottish heritage identity and a tight-knit liberal arts culture, so if any of your essays touch on community, tradition, or intellectual curiosity, frame them in ways that show you would thrive in a close residential campus environment rather than a large university setting.
Demonstrated Interest
Lyon's campus in Batesville is small and the admissions staff is accessible, so scheduling a campus visit or reaching out directly to an admissions counselor with specific questions about your intended major will help you stand out as a genuinely interested applicant.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lyon College actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$45k/yr$16.1k
30k-48k~$45k/yr$16.7k
48k-75k~$45k/yr$17.3k
75k-110k~$45k/yr$20.9k
110k+~$45k/yr$23.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

56%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$38k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
561
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

42%Unknown / Unreported
33%White
8%International
7%Black / African American
7%Hispanic
1%Asian
1%Two or More Races
1%American Indian / AK Native
Gender56% Men · 44% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status92% Citizens and Immigrants · 8% International
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