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Lyon College
Most applicants get into Lyon College — 62.8% were admitted — so the real questions are cost, fit and outcomes, covered below.
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Lyon College anchors the college town of Batesville, AR, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Presbyterian Church (USA) affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
Faculty pay averages $76,032 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 648 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 71.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
Lyon College won't look at test scores — here the GPA calculator is the tool that matters. Bring your saved semester numbers and see what they average.
Admissions
Lyon College does not use test scores in admissions at all: the 62.8% who got into Lyon College did it on GPA, coursework and application alone. No score range exists to publish.
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lyon College received 2,522 applications and admitted 1,653 (65.5%), with 237 enrolling.
How Lyon College compares
| Lyon College | Arkansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 62.8% | 70.5% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $31,000 | $13,467 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $44,232 | $44,308 | $53,781 |
Ten years out, Lyon College's median earnings are $44,232 — below the Arkansas benchmark of $44,308. Weigh that against the $31,000 price above; the by-major table shows majors drive much of this gap.
Cost, size & completion
Lyon College lists tuition at $31,000 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lyon College's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $31,000 as the ceiling, not the bill.
With 648 undergraduates, Lyon College is small enough that class size and faculty access are structural, not marketing claims.
46.8% graduate within six years. Roughly 53% don't — ask a Lyon College tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lyon College?
Lyon College doesn't look at test scores; its 62.8% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is Lyon College's acceptance rate?
65.5% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,653 admitted from 2,522 applicants.
How much does Lyon College cost?
At Lyon College, published tuition is $31,000 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lyon College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lyon College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $44,232 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Arkansas
- University of Arkansas — 74.3% admitted
- Arkansas State University — 82.3% admitted
- Central Baptist College — 63.5% admitted
- Harding University — 70.5% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.