Lyon College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Lyon College is a private nonprofit institution located in Batesville, Arkansas with approximately 648 undergraduate students enrolled. Lyon College has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 63%. The average net price after financial aid is $19,616 per year. The graduation rate is 47%, and the typical graduate earns $44,800 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lyon College is a private liberal arts college affiliated with the Presbyterian Church and located in Batesville, Arkansas. Founded in 1872 as Arkansas College, it is the oldest independent college in Arkansas.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the low median debt at graduation ($10,699) and modest net price make this financially appealing compared to many private colleges, but a 56% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention suggest a meaningful portion of students don't finish — worth asking the admissions office directly about why students leave. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit liberal arts environment in a small-town setting and have a clear academic plan, but come in with eyes open about the uneven outcomes.
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Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 20% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (648 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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