Lyon College

Lyon College is an independent, co-educational, and Liberal Arts College located in Batesville, Arkansas. It was established in 1872 and is the oldest independent college in the state. The campus is spread across an area of more than 135 acres. The student body is diverse and includes students from over 20 states, and over 12 countries. Lyon College offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study.

Lyon College has an active student life. The campus hosts more than 40 student clubs and organizations. Some of them include Art Students Society, Catholic Campus Ministries, and Black Student Association. The students also actively participate in the several Greek organizations in the campus. Some of the Greek organizations are Alpha Chi, Alpha Xi Delta, Chi Beta Phi, and Zeta Beta Tau.

Lyon College Highlights

Where Lyon College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Presbyterian Church (USA) religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in science, mathematics, drama and performing arts, and business and management.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• High faculty salary.

Other important characteristics:

• Faculty tenure system
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at Lyon College was 497 in 2007 (479 full-time equivalent).

About 41% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 59% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Lyon College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

Lyon College provides on-campus housing for 421 of its 479 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.

Lyon College Athletics

Lyon College is in the TranSouth Athletic Conference for major sports.

Lyon College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 86 male students received the aid (men were 69% of those receiving aid) and 38 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 31% of students receiving such aid) .

Lyon College Admissions (2007)

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