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.

98%

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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 art, 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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In the News

Lyon College announces founding dean of Lyon College School of Veterinary Medicine Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Lyon College has appointed Dr. Eleanor M. Green, professor emerita and dean emerita of Veterinary Medicine at Texas A&M University, as founding dean of the Lyon College School of Veterinary Medi...
Lyon College Welcomes Dr. Alexander Beeser as New Spragins House Faculty Mentor Thursday, May 25, 2023
Lyon College's Spragins House is set to have a new faculty mentor this fall, and the campus welcomes Dr. Alexander Beeser, Associate Professor of Biology, who brings a fresh perspective and a willin...
120 Scots qualify for Lyon College’s Spring 2023 Dean’s List Thursday, May 25, 2023
Lyon College is happy to announce that 120 Scots have made the Spring 2023 Dean’s List. Students must earn a 3.75 or higher GPA and take a minimum of 12 credit hours during the semester to app...