Lyon College
Lyon College is a private university in Batesville, Arkansas, enrolling about 648 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 62.76% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $44,232 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,000
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,616 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 62.76% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 648 98.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 46.76%
- Average ACT Score: 24
Lyon College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lyon College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lyon College?
Lyon College is located in Batesville, AR (ZIP 72501).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Lyon College public or private?
Lyon College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lyon College cost?
Published tuition: $31,000.
Average net price after aid: $19,616.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,084 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,695 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,348 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $20,936 |
| $110,001+ | $23,391 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $124,000.
How hard is it to get into Lyon College?
Admission rate: 62.76%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 24.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lyon College?
Total enrollment: 648 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lyon College?
150%-time completion rate: 46.76%.
First-year retention: 71.3%.
What do graduates of Lyon College earn?
Median earnings: $37,629 six years after entry; $44,232 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $21,500.
40.61% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lyon College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (136 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (25 completions)
- CIP 520201 (25 completions)
- Computer Science (12 completions)
- CIP 310505 (12 completions)
- General Psychology (10 completions)
- Fine & Studio Arts (7 completions)
- CIP 520301 (6 completions)
- General English Language & Literature (5 completions)
- CIP 307001 (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lyon College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 62.76%; completion rate 46.76%; median earnings $44,232 at 10 years; net price $19,616. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$31,000
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lyon College was $31,000.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,616
2024 Value
In 2024 Lyon College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,616.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,464 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,616 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$124,000 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lyon College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
40.61% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
64.33% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lyon College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lyon College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $23,594 | $23,594 | $12,350 |
| 2014 | $24,300 | $24,300 | $13,652 |
| 2015 | $25,280 | $25,280 | $17,003 |
| 2016 | $26,290 | $26,290 | $10,434 |
| 2017 | $27,340 | $27,340 | $19,158 |
| 2018 | $28,790 | $28,790 | $17,032 |
| 2019 | $29,140 | $29,140 | $15,447 |
| 2020 | $29,415 | $29,415 | $20,706 |
| 2021 | $30,414 | $30,414 | $10,786 |
| 2022 | $31,000 | $31,000 | $25,183 |
| 2023 | $31,000 | $31,000 | $22,670 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62.76% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 24
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lyon College in 2024 is 648 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
71.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.43% 100% Completion Time
46.76% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.43% of students graduating from Lyon College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lyon College.
Return on Investment
$21,500 Median Student Debt
$44,232 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
48.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
463.72% Return on Investment
4.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lyon College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
General Biological Sciences: 25 completions
CIP 52.0201: 25 completions
Computer Science: 12 completions
CIP 31.0505: 12 completions
General Psychology: 10 completions
Fine & Studio Arts: 7 completions
CIP 52.0301: 6 completions
General English Language & Literature: 5 completions
CIP 30.7001: 5 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 136 completions
Most popular programs at Lyon College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lyon College graduates.
About
Lyon College is a private non-profit institution located in Batesville, AR, offering 23 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 648 students. The admission rate is 62.76%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 24. The institution maintains a 46.76% graduation rate. Approximately 40.61% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Batesville, AR 72501
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Lyon College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lyon College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $31,000 and average net price is $19,616 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lyon College?
The admission rate is 62.8% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Lyon College?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Lyon College reports midpoint ACT about 24.
What do graduates of Lyon College earn?
Median earnings are $37,629 six years after entry and $44,232 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lyon College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 46.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lyon College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $21,500.
How big is Lyon College?
Total enrollment is about 648 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lyon College public or private?
Lyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Batesville, AR.
Is Lyon College an HBCU?
No. Lyon College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lyon College a tribal college?
No. Lyon College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lyon College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lyon College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).
Is Lyon College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Lyon College: Presbyterian Church (USA).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.