Lyon College is an independent, residential, co-educational, undergraduate liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Founded in 1872, it is the oldest independent college in Arkansas operating under its original charter. Lyon is a closely-knit teaching and learning community distinguished by its honor system, innovative residential house system, and endowed international studies program. Lyon is classified as a baccalaureate (liberal arts) college by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, and is included among the country’s best liberal arts (bachelor’s) colleges by U.S. News & World Report.

Lyon emphasizes the development of character as well as intellect. It provides extensive opportunities for students to assume leadership responsibilities, collaborate with faculty on research projects, study abroad, and explore career opportunities through internships. More than 40 student clubs and organizations, including Greeks, as well as a distinctive Scottish Heritage program, foster a vital campus life.

DEGREES AND PROGRAMS OF STUDY

Lyon confers the Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees, and offers majors in accounting, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, economics, early childhood/elementary education, English, environmental studies, history, mathematics, music, political science, psychology, religion and philosophy, Spanish, and theater. Students may also design an individualized major. The College also offers professional concentrations in human resource management and journalism, and programs in middle school and secondary education leading to teacher certification.

FACULTY

Lyon’s faculty are talented teacher-scholars who regularly contribute to their disciplines. Full- time faculty, over 90 percent of whom hold the Ph.D. or other terminal degree appropriate to their field, teach almost all classes. In 11 of the past 16 years, a Lyon faculty member has been named Arkansas Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. A student-faculty ratio of around 10:1 and an average class size of 14 ensure personalized attention for students.

STUDENTS

Lyon enrolls around 500 students from 20 states and 17 countries. The middle 50% of entering freshmen score between 21 and 28 on the ACT, and 60% rank in the top quartile of their high school graduating class. Over 75% of students reside on campus.

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