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Lyon College currently offers Campus Tour. 10 upcoming dates are listed on this page.

What is the nearest airport to Lyon College?

The nearest major airport is Memphis (MEM), about 106 miles away.

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Lyon College Campus Tours & Visits — Batesville, AR

Known for business — close-knit campus

Lyon College is a private institution in Batesville with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 563 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,232 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $22,670.

Established

1872

Motto

Latin: Perseverantia Omnia Vincet Deo Volente

Type

Private college

Division

Division III

66%

Acceptance

—

SAT Avg

563

Undergrads

10:1

Student : Faculty

56%

Grad Rate (4yr)

$44,232

Earnings 10yr

$22,670

Avg Net Price

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Scots

Lacrosse

History & Fun Facts

•History Located in Batesville, Arkansas, the college was founded in 1872 and is the oldest independent college in Arkansas.
•In 1871, state leaders narrowed down choices for the potential flagship location of a state college to either Fayetteville or Batesville.
•The charter was signed by Governor Ozra Amander Hadley on October 24, 1872.

Source: Wikipedia

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.5%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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Two Teacher Recommendations

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1-3 supplemental essays required

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,000

Room & Board$10,750

Books & Supplies$1,500

Total Cost of Attendance$44,943

Average Net Price$22,670

Median Debt at Graduation$21,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$18,857

$30–48K$17,504

$48–75K$22,559

$75–110K$25,258

$110K+$26,818

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

39.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

2.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$10,699

Programs (26)

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate55.9%

Freshman Retention68.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$37,629

10 Years$44,232

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

563

Gender Split

43% / 57%

Women / Men

First Generation

30%

Pell Grant Recipients

36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 47%

Black 9%

Hispanic 8%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 5%

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

3

Peer Average

3

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

1

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

86Low

Estimated from AR state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K

212 mi(367 min)

Nashvillepop. 690K

272 mi(471 min)

Kansas Citypop. 500K

281 mi(487 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

MEMMemphis106 mi

STLSt Louis217 mi

BNANashville278 mi

Distance to Cities

St. Louis, MO212 mi

~6h 7m drive

Nashville, TN272 mi

~7h 51m drive

Kansas City, MO281 mi

~8h 7m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Lyon College

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Scots

History & Fun Facts

Schools Like This

Arkansas Colleges of Health Education

Philander Smith University

Williams Baptist University

University of the Ozarks

Admissions

Deadline Calendar

Typical Application Requirements

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Net Price by Family Income

Debt & Aid Detail

Programs (26)

Outcomes

Median Earnings After Graduation

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Student Body

Race & Ethnicity

Campus Safety

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

Climate (School Year)

Nearest Cities

Getting There

Nearest Airports

Distance to Cities

Visit Planning

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