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The main campus of Lyon College is in Batesville, Arkansas (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.
Lyon College offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, and therapy and counseling.
Lyon College does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 500 to 710. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 530 or more.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2005, Lyon College had 488 enrolled students.
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."
More complete details are provided below.
Lyon College
2300 Highland Road
Batesville, AR 72501
General Phone: (870) 793-9813
Admissions Phone: (870) 698-4250
Financial Aid Phone: (870) 698-4257
http://www.lyon.edu
Lyon College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 31 | English, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, French language |
| Science | 27 | biology, chemistry |
| Business And Management | 25 | business management, accounting, finance, business administration, human resources development |
| Therapy And Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Lyon College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 112 | 21 |
In 2005, Lyon College had a total enrollment of 488 students (470 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arkansas | 82% |
| Texas | 6% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
Lyon College offers campus housing for 421 of its 470 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Batesville, Arkansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Arkansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 470 | 337 | 72% | 111 | 33% |
| Men | 178 | 125 | 70% | 50 | 40% |
| Women | 292 | 212 | 73% | 61 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 500 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 530 | 650 |
| ACT Verbal | 23 | 30 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 23 | 28 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 18% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 96% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (870) 698-4250
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,905 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,905 |
| Room and board | $ 6,085 |
| Room charge | $ 2,500 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,585 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Lyon College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 108800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (870) 698-4257
Lyon College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $61,039 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $48,099 | 5 | $48,550 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $46,796 | 4 | $41,848 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 33 | $50,115 | 11 | $48,673 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Track | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 63 | 42 | 105 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| Basketball | 8 | 11 | 19 |
| Track | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 27 | 56 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Development
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lyon College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 15% | |
| Student SAT scores (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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