Building a better world. Starting in Arkansas.

Lyon College is a small, private, liberal arts college, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus, and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged, and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.

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Lyon College

By the Numbers

majors, minors and concentrations including a build-your-own degree path.

99%

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10:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

91%

of 2021 grads were employed or in grad school within six months

Average Class Size

90%

medical school acceptance rate over the last 20 years—more than double the national average of 41%

4.5

Miles of Hiking and Biking Trails on Campus

1872

Founded in Batesville, Arkansas

Academic Programs

Go Beyond Boundaries

Business & Economics

Broaden your understanding of human culture by examining the economic principles behind social, organizational and individual decision-making.

Computer Science, Physics & Math

Develop vital tools for understanding the world and a foundation for lifelong inquiry, creativity and experimentation.

Fine Arts

Sharpen the tools, skills and techniques necessary to explore and examine their creative, critical and analytic voice.

Humanities

Discover new and old theories regarding literature, language, culture and art.

Language & Literature

Prepare to be critical readers, creative writers, and conscious citizens by analyzing the style and content of a text to studying new cultures and traditions.

Natural Sciences

Develop their abilities to observe, analyze and problem-solve. They learn to investigate the universe from a subatomic level to a cosmic level.

Psychology & Education

Be an active participant in bettering the lives of those around you.

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Support for Lyon College Athletics Shines at Scots Spectacular Monday, April 29, 2024
Lyon College's 5th annual Bad Boy Mowers Scots Spectacular proved to be a resounding success, exceeding previous records by raising more approximately $110,000 in support of Lyon College...
From Lyon College to Home Lending: Markeita Williams' Journey Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Over the years, Lyon College has been a nurturing ground for numerous talents, including Markeita Williams, a vibrant alumna who recently ventured from Lyon to the world of banking and mortgage. Now,...
'Bus Stop': A Ride Worth Catching Monday, April 22, 2024
Lyon College's Harlequin Theatre troupe wowed audiences April 18-21 with a stunning production of William Inge's "Bus Stop." The oldest collegiate theatre organization in Arkansas pulled out all the...