Batesville, Arkansas · ★ — / 5 Overall

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Private not-for-profit · 4-year · Master's
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.
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 ↗
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2300 Highland Road, Batesville, Arkansas, 72501
Visit University SiteTotal: 584
Undergrad: 584
Undergrad full-time: 563
Part-time: 21
In-state
Tuition: $31,000
Total cost on campus: $45,750
Out-of-state
Tuition: $31,000
Total cost on campus: $45,750
Room & board: $10,750
Books & supplies: $1,500
Receive aid: 100%
Avg grant aid: $22,064
Pell grant recipients: 43%
Rent: $443 / mo
Average city asking rent, as a roommate share. Zillow Observed Rent Index.
Coffee: $4.50
State average cafe price. Numbeo, 2024.
Gas: $4.03 / gal
State average price. AAA.
Average meal: $9.14
Published board plan, per meal. IPEDS.