Profile of Lyon College

The main campus of Lyon College is in Batesville, AR (a self-contained town). The school is a Presbyterian Church (USA) institution. Lyon College is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Course Topics

Lyon College students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, drama and performing arts, and business and management.

Lyon College Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 505 to 585. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 505 or more. Students attending the school come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Enrollment

In 2007, Lyon College had 497 enrolled students.

Student Life

Many students at the school live in campus housing. Lyon College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at Lyon College belong to the TranSouth Athletic Conference for major sports. The school takes athletics seriously enough to offer athletic financial aid to a significant portion of its students.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"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."