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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.
Lyon College students most commonly major in a field related to mathematics, science, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
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.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges. The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, Lyon College had 497 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
http://www.lyon.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 36 | business management, accounting, human resources, finance, business administration |
| Liberal Arts | 29 | history, English, political science, French language, Spanish language, economics |
| Science | 18 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 9 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 3 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Lyon College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 103 | 18 |
In 2007, Lyon College had a total enrollment of 497 students (479 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 4% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 41% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 2% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 23 % |
Lyon College offers campus housing for 421 of its 479 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 856 | 587 | 69% | 142 | 24% |
| Men | 296 | 206 | 70% | 58 | 28% |
| Women | 560 | 381 | 68% | 84 | 22% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 505 | 585 |
| SAT Math | 505 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 480 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 22 | 28 |
| ACT Math | 22 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 27 |
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 | 16% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,960 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,960 |
| Room and board | $ 6,644 |
| Room charge | $ 2,734 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,910 |
| 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)
Lyon College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 19 | 6 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 14 | 2 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $67,591 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 13 | $54,459 | 6 | $53,845 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,149 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $54,750 | 10 | $51,459 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
| Track | TranSouth Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 86 | 38 | 124 |
| Baseball | 34 | 0 | 34 |
| Basketball | 12 | 10 | 22 |
| Track | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| All Other Sports | 33 | 24 | 57 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
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
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lyon College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad 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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