Lyon College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3143 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #883 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #815 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #7 of 24 | In Arkansas |
| #1395 of 1,748 | For Radiation Therapy |
| Top50% | For 18 other topics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Presbyterian Church (USA)
- Acceptance rate
- 63%
- Undergraduates
- 657
- Graduates
- 2
- Male:Female Ratio
- 56:44
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.lyon.edu
Lyon College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lyon College has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 25% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 100% | 100% |
| Applicants | 1,654 | 128 | 104 |
| Admissions | 1,038 | 128 | 104 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 234 | 128 | 104 |
66 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 278 (42%) |
|---|---|
| White | 222 (34%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 51 (8%) |
| Black or African American | 49 (7%) |
| Hispanic | 42 (6%) |
| Asian | 9 (1%) |
| Two or more races | 5 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lyon College is $19,872 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $16,084 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $16,695 |
| $48-75K | $17,348 |
| $75-110K | $20,936 |
| $110K+ | $23,391 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $29,900 | $9,840 |
| Tuition in-state | $29,900 | $9,840 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $29,900 | $9,840 |
| Fee in-district | $1,100 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,100 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,100 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 495 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,130 |
| Room charge | $5,770 |
| Meal charge | $5,760 |
Lyon College majors
Lyon College has granted 104 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lyon College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 7 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Data Science, General | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| History, General | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 |
| Grand Total | 104 |
Lyon College has a graduation rate of 47%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 47% | 37% | 62% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lyon College has published 3,095 scientific papers with 89,774 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 23 | 81 |
| 1994 | 35 | 104 |
| 1995 | 26 | 90 |
| 1996 | 47 | 141 |
| 1997 | 25 | 179 |
| 1998 | 28 | 214 |
| 1999 | 26 | 272 |
| 2000 | 36 | 296 |
| 2001 | 62 | 358 |
| 2002 | 55 | 401 |
| 2003 | 68 | 584 |
| 2004 | 71 | 699 |
| 2005 | 80 | 984 |
| 2006 | 71 | 1145 |
| 2007 | 107 | 1310 |
| 2008 | 143 | 1573 |
| 2009 | 119 | 1927 |
| 2010 | 102 | 2125 |
| 2011 | 112 | 2649 |
| 2012 | 118 | 3284 |
| 2013 | 108 | 3938 |
| 2014 | 138 | 4323 |
| 2015 | 135 | 4798 |
| 2016 | 103 | 4756 |
| 2017 | 70 | 4906 |
| 2018 | 91 | 5088 |
| 2019 | 85 | 5707 |
| 2020 | 89 | 6345 |
| 2021 | 117 | 6960 |
| 2022 | 127 | 6334 |
| 2023 | 130 | 6504 |
| 2024 | 100 | 5661 |
| 2025 | 91 | 5257 |
Notable alumni
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Garrard Conley
- Occupations
- writer
- Biography
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Garrard Conley is an American author and LGBTQ activist known for his autobiography Boy Erased: A Memoir, recounting his childhood as part of a fundamentalist family in Arkansas that enrolled him in conversion therapy. The book was adapted for the 2018 film, Boy Erased.
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Judd Deere
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Judson Porter Deere is an American political advisor who served as deputy assistant to the president and White House deputy press secretary in the administration of Donald Trump.
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Allie Beth Martin
- Occupations
- librarian
- Biography
-
Allie Beth Martin was an American librarian, educator, politician, and author. In 1990, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the field of library science by American Libraries. She was the first director of the Tulsa City-County Library, from 1963 until her death, and was known for her ground-breaking library improvement programs.
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William Allan Oldfield
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
William Allan Oldfield was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Arkansas from 1909 until his death.
General info
| Alternative names | LC |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1872 |
| Motto | Perseverantia Omnia Vincent Deo Volente Perseverance Conquers All, God Willing |
| Colors | white, red |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 216 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
Location and contacts
| Address | 2300 Highland Road Batesville, Arkansas, 72501 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 8703077000 |