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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Lyon College to present ‘The Magic of the Piano’ with Dr. Scott Carrell Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Lyon College Music department will open the spring 2023 season Sunday, Jan. 29, at 3 p.m. with a guest faculty recital, “The Magic of the Piano,” featuring Harding U...
Lyon College and UACCB announce Caring Campuses Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Lyon College and the University of Arkansas Community College at Batesville are excited to announce a collaboration aimed at building affirmative spaces for everyone called Caring Campuses. ...
Lyon College TKE Chapter Celebrates its 50th Anniversary Friday, January 20, 2023
For decades, Tau Kappa Epsilon has maintained a consistent presence on Lyon College’s campus. After years of philanthropy, community service, fundraising and campus involvement, Tau Kappa Epsil...