Lyon College

Batesville, AR · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Lyon College reported a 65.5% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Lyon College is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Batesville, AR, with an SAT reference of 1123 and an ACT reference of 24. The historical average net price is $19,616 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

65.5%

2,522 applicants

SAT reference

1123

Combined score

ACT reference

24

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,616

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Lyon College

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—1123—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—24—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

51.0%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

71.3%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

648

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Lyon College, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$16,084
$30,001 – $48,000$16,695
$48,001 – $75,000$17,348
$75,001 – $110,000$20,936
$110,000+$23,391

Top Majors at Lyon College

MajorDegrees Awarded
Biological & Biomedical Sciences24
Business, Management & Marketing21
Parks, Recreation & Fitness11
Computer & Information Sciences10
Psychology7
Social Sciences7
Education6
Visual & Performing Arts5
English Language & Literature4
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies4

Financial Aid at Lyon College

About Lyon College

Official website: https://www.lyon.edu/

Admissions: https://www.lyon.edu/admission

Frequently Asked Questions About Lyon College

What is the acceptance rate at Lyon College?

Lyon College reported a 66% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 2,522. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Lyon College?

The historical 66% acceptance rate suggests Lyon College was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lyon College?

The imported historical records for Lyon College include an SAT reference value of 1123 and an ACT reference value of 24. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Lyon College?

The stored historical average net price at Lyon College is $19,616 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $22,064 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Lyon College?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Lyon College is 51%. its stored first-year retention rate is 71%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Lyon College test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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