At Lyon College, we are committed to making an educational experience of the highest quality available to students. With a combination of affordable costs, extensive merit-based scholarship and financial aid programs, and first-tier academic programs, Lyon College has been regularly recognized as one of higher education's best bargains among private, selective liberal arts colleges.
2020-21 Tuition and Fees
Educational Investment
| |
Year |
| Tuition (12+ credits)* |
$28,550 |
| Technology & Student Activity Fees* |
$865 |
| Housing (standard double room)* |
$5,610 |
| Dining Plan (14 meals/wk + $50 flex)* |
$4,720 |
| Campus Parking |
complimentary |
| Athletic Events |
complimentary |
| Printing |
complimentary |
| Laundry |
complimentary |
| Academic Tutoring |
complimentary |
| On-Campus Post Office Box |
complimentary |
| Cultural Events & Festivals |
complimentary |
| Concerts |
complimentary |
| Outdoor Equipment Rentals |
complimentary |
| Health & Wellness Center Visits |
complimentary |
| Career Center/Access to Alumni Network |
complimentary |
| Counseling Center |
complimentary |
| |
| Total 2020-2021 direct cost: |
$39,745 |
The educational investment covers all of the services and features above, plus more! At Lyon, you not only enjoy our campus and all its amenities, but you also receive a top liberal arts education from what Forbes calls "one of America's top colleges." The latest numbers show that 99% of our graduates are employed or enrolled in graduate school within six months of graduation, making the educational investment worth it!
The educational investment does not cover the costs associated with purchasing textbooks and course supplies. These indirect costs allocated for 2020-2021, for budgeting purposes only, include $1,500 for books; $1,250 for transportation; and $1,250 for miscellaneous.
The total Lyon College Cost of Attendance (Direct and Indirect Costs) for the 2020-2021 academic year is $43,745.
residential diNING PLANS
| |
Year |
| Unlimited Plan |
Unlimited Meals + $200 Flex per year |
$5,500 |
| 18 Plus* |
18 meals/week + $200 Flex per year |
$5,300 |
| 18 |
18 meals/week + $30 Flex per year |
$5,150 |
| 14 Plus* |
14 meals/week + $250 Flex per year |
$4,900 |
| 14 |
14 meals/week + $50 Flex per year |
$4,720 |
| 10 Plus* |
10 meals/week + $270 Flex per year |
$4,600 |
| 10 |
10 meals/week + $70 Flex per year |
$4,520 |
*Formerly called "Premium"
Housing options
| |
|
Double |
Single |
| Standard: |
Blandford Hall |
$5,610 |
$7,300 |
| |
Hoke-McCain Hall |
$5,610 |
$7,300 |
| |
Love Hall |
$5,610 |
$7,300 |
| |
McRae Hall |
$5,610 |
$7,300 |
| |
Spragins Hall |
$5,610 |
$7,300 |
| |
Wilson & Rogers Hall |
$5,610 |
$7,300 |
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| Premium: |
Brown & Barton Apartments |
$6,210 |
$8,080 |
| |
Sturbridge Apartments |
$6,210 |
$8,080 |
| |
Whiteside Hall |
$6,210 |
$8,080 |
| |
Wilson Hall |
$6,210 |
$8,080 |
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|
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| Pet-friendly: |
Bryan Hall |
$6,210 |
$8,080 |
*The College reserves the right to increase tuition, room, and/or board if an increase in food or utility costs should demand. The Student Activity Fee is dedicated to the Lyon College Student Government Association for allocation to student organizations. Commuter Meal Plans are available to commuter students only. All students living on-campus must choose a Residential meal plan. Pet-friendly housing requires a $200 refundable cleaning deposit by the pet owner, due 2 weeks before animal arrives on campus. Those choosing to be a roommate of a pet-owner are not responsible for the pet deposit.
Commuting From Home/Living Off-Campus
Educational Investment
| |
Year |
| Tuition (12+ credits) |
$28,550 |
| Technology & Student Activity Fees |
$865 |
| |
|
| Total basic costs: |
$29,415 |
commuter diNING PLANS
| |
Year |
| Commuter Plus* |
5 meals/week + $200 Flex per year |
$2,000 |
| Commuter* |
5 meals/week + $100 Flex per year |
$1,900 |
The educational investment does not include books or specific course fees.
All Lyon College students are required to reside on campus until they are 21, unless they commute from their parent’s or spouse's permanent address. Single, full-time students under 21 years of age and living 30 or more miles from the Lyon campus are required to reside on campus. Single, full-time students under 21 years of age may commute daily from the home of their parents or legal guardians if within 30 miles of the campus. Students who are veterans, reside with their spouse, or are 21 years of age or older may reside off-campus provided that they have informed the Director of Residence Life in writing prior to the assignment of on-campus housing. The Dean of Students must approve any exception to these policies. Living on campus within a student-focused, caring community provides wonderful opportunities for students to get involved in all areas of academic and campus life.
Part-time Tuition
| |
Cost per credit per semester |
| More than 5, fewer than 12 credits |
$930 |
| 5 credits or fewer |
$468 |
Presidential Scholars
| Tuition |
$80 per credit hour |
Presidential Scholars are high school students taking classes at Lyon. For more information about this program, contact admissions@lyon.edu.
Summer School Fees 2020