Lyon College
Batesville, Arkansas
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Master's degree
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Lyon College is a private liberal arts institution in Batesville, Arkansas, affiliated with the Presbyterian Church. Established in 1872 under the name Arkansas College, it is the oldest independent college in Arkansas.
- Rankings
#167 (US News)▼
National Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #167 in National Liberal Arts Colleges (2026). Source: US News ↗
Liberal Arts Colleges
Ranked #176 in Liberal Arts Colleges (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #1258 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$31,000▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $45,750
Room & Board: $10,750
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,064
Pell Grant Recipients: 43%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$31,000▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $45,750
Room & Board: $10,750
Books & Supplies: $1,500
Receive Aid: 100%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,064
Pell Grant Recipients: 43%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.04 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 66%
- Total Enrollment
- 584
- Undergrad
- 584
- Graduate
- 0
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 10:1
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Graduation Rate
- 56%
- Official Portal
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2300 Highland Road, Batesville, Arkansas, 72501
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