Overview of Lyon College

Lyon College is the oldest independent college in Arkansas. The institution has a large selection of 14 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Students are supported by a robust 10 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s over 40 clubs and organizations. The Lyon College Scots play in the NAIA Division I American Midwest Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 676 (all undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 57% Male/43% Female
• 99% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $29,140
• Books: $1,500
• Room and Board: $9,810
• Other Expenses: $2,000
• Total Cost: $42,450

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 65%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $21,014
  • Loans: $6,512

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, English, Mathematics, Psychology

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 71%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 45%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 49%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Football, Golf, Soccer, Track and Field, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Wrestling

Overview of Lyon College Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 50%, admissions at Lyon College are not highly competitive. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Lyon College Acceptance Rate: 50%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 520/608
  • SAT Math: 520/580
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 21/28
  • ACT English: 21/30
  • ACT Math: 21/26

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Lyon College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Lyon College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

Texas State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, University of Texas at El Paso, California State University Northridge

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Lyon College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

Pace University, University of North Texas, San Jose State University, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Texas at San Antonio, Washington State University

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Lyon College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

University of Cincinnati, Penn State University Park, United States Military Academy, Hofstra University, Auburn University, Temple University, Seton Hall University

Applying to Lyon College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website: https://www.lyon.edu/Admissions

Undergraduate Application Link(s): https://lyon-uga.edu.185r.net/survey/?id=112