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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Dr. Alexis Baldacci to present “Anti-Racism: Cuba, the United States and the Pursuit of Racial Equality” Thursday, February 2, 2023
Lyon College will continue its series of Black History Month events on Thursday, Feb. 9, at 7 p.m. with a presentation titled “Anti-Racism: Cuba, the United States and the Pursuit of Racial Equ...
Dr. Scott Roulier to speak on contemporary India at Lyon College event Thursday, February 2, 2023
Lyon College will kick off its spring 2023 convocation series with a presentation by Lyon College faculty member Dr. Scott Roulier titled “Contemporary India: A View from the Backseat of an Aut...
Lyon College announces winter weather closing on Thursday Thursday, February 2, 2023
The Lyon College campus will be closed Thursday, Feb. 2, because of inclement weather. All classes (including evening classes) will be canceled and offices will be&...