Lyon College

2300 Highland Road, Batesville, AR 72501

http://www.lyon.edu/

School Description

Provided by Lyon College

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.

Lyon College

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Lyon College is an independent, residential, co-educational, undergraduate liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Founded in 1872, it is the oldest independent college in Arkansas. Lyon is a close-knit teaching and learning community distinguished by the quality of its academic programs as well as its honor system, innovative residential house system, and endowed Nichols International Studies program. US News and World Report ranks Lyon in the top tier of the nation's best colleges. The College also ranks number 15 on US News and World Report’s list of “Best Colleges, Best Values,” in the top 3 percent of Forbes.com’s list of colleges nationwide, and as a “Best Southeastern College” by the Princeton Review.

Academics

A strong liberal arts college, Lyon offers degrees in a variety of disciplines and provides an unusually strong science program for those interested in pre-medical, pre-dental, pre-pharmacy, pre-veterinary, and pre-physical therapy tracks.

Lyon confers Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.

Master of Business Administration

Lyon College and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville have partnered with the University of Arkansas at Little Rock to offer a Master of Business Administration program.

Faculty

Lyon's faculty members are talented teacher-scholars who excel in the classroom, in their research programs, and as academic advisors. The vast majority of Lyon classes are taught by full-time faculty members, and more than 90% of Lyon faculty have their terminal degrees (Ph.D. or M.F.A). In a record unmatched by an other college in the nation, Lyon boasts 14 out of the last 20 Carnegie/CASE Arkansas Professors of the Year. With an average class size of 14 and a student-teacher ratio of 10:1, Lyon students have unparalleled access to faculty members, many often building lifelong friendships with their professors.

Students and Student Life

Lyon enrolls approximately 500 students from 21 states and 14 countries. The middle 50% of entering freshmen score between 22 and 27 on the ACT, while 72% rank in the top quartile of their high school graduating classes.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
490
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,905
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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Degree Programs at Lyon College

Bachelor's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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      • Environmental Studies.
        A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.
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  • Arts & Humanities

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      • English Language and Literature
        A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.
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      • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
        A program that focuses on the general study of dramatic works and their performance. Includes instruction in major works of dramatic literature, dramatic styles and types, and the principles of organizing and producing full live or filmed productions.
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      • French Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the French language and related dialects and creoles. Includes instruction in French philology, Metropolitan French, Canadian French, African and Caribbean Creoles, French regional dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • Spanish Language and Literature
        A program that focuses on the Spanish language and related dialects. Includes instruction in Spanish philology, Modern Castillan, various Latin American dialects, regional Spanish dialects, and applications in business, science/technology, and other settings.
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      • History
        A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.
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      • General Music
        A general program that focuses on the introductory study and appreciation of music and the performing arts. Includes instruction in music, dance, and other performing arts media.
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    • Religion/Religious Studies See more schools with programs in Religion/Religious Studies
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      • Fine/Studio Arts
        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing.
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  • Business

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      • Accounting
        An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.
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      • Finance
        A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, manage, and analyze the financial and monetary aspects and performance of business enterprises, banking institutions, or other organizations. Includes instruction in principles of accounting; financial instruments; capital planning; funds acquisition; asset and debt management; budgeting; financial analysis; and investments and portfolio management.
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Human Resources See more schools with programs in Human Resources
      • Human Resources Development
        A program that prepares individuals to apply integrated training, organizational development, and career planning and counseling skills to the design, management, and evaluation of programs to improve individual productivity, employability, and job satisfaction and organizational effectiveness. Includes instruction in psychology; organizational behavior; principles of adult education; occupational counseling; skill testing and evaluation; program design; consulting practice; organizational development; and applications to issues such as training, management development, customer service, and total quality management.
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      • Business/Managerial Operations
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Life Science

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      • Biology/Biological Sciences
        Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.
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  • Mathematics and Statistics

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    • General Mathematics
      A general program that focuses on the analysis of quantities, magnitudes, forms, and their relationships, using symbolic logic and language. Includes instruction in algebra, calculus, functional analysis, geometry, number theory, logic, topology and other mathematical specializations.
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  • Natural Sciences

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      • General Chemistry
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of the composition and behavior of matter, including its micro- and macro-structure, the processes of chemical change, and the theoretical description and laboratory simulation of these phenomena.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • General Economics
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of the production, conservation and allocation of resources in conditions of scarcity, together with the organizational frameworks related to these processes. Includes instruction in economic theory, micro- and macroeconomics, comparative economic systems, money and banking systems, international economics, quantitative analytical methods, and applications to specific industries and public policy issues.
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    • International Relations and Affairs See more schools with programs in International Relations and Affairs
      • General Political Science and Government
        A general program that focuses on the systematic study of political institutions and behavior. Includes instruction in political philosophy, political theory, comparative government and politics, political parties and interest groups, public opinion, political research methods, studies of the government and politics of specific countries, and studies 0f specific political institutions and processes.
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    • Psychology See more schools with programs in Psychology
      • General Psychology
        A general program that focuses on the scientific study of individual and collective behavior, the physical and environmental bases of behavior, and the analysis and treatment of behavior problems and disorders. Includes instruction in the principles of the various subfields of psychology, research methods, and psychological assessment and testing methods.
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  • Technology

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      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 86%
Other 9%
African-American 3%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 81%
Out-of-State 19%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Arkansas 81%
Texas 5%
Missouri 3%
Oklahoma 2%
Arizona 1%
Percent of Students International: 4%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 90%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Basketball (TranSouth Athletic Conference)
Baseball (TranSouth Athletic Conference)
Track (TranSouth Athletic Conference)
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 13,905    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 13,475    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 430    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,864 70%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 2,257 80%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 7,578 100%  
Student Loans:
$ 4,690 58%  
Any Aid:
  100%  

Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)

Acceptance Rate: 72% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 18%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 500, Math: 530
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 710, Math: 650
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 96%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 22
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 28, Verbal: 30, Math: 27

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Recommended
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Recommended
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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