by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 665 undergraduates in 2020, Lyon is a very small, private college located in Batesville, Arkansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Lyon offers a “study abroad” program.
Some, but not all, schools with a religious affiliation may require a statement of faith or religious studies component. Contact the school to see what their requirements are. If an affinity with the Presbyterian Church (USA) faith interests you, check out our ranking of The Best Presbyterian Church (USA) Colleges and Universities.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lyon Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Lyon does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lyon Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lyon for Veterans Guide.
Lyon offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Lyon has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 665 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 650 (97.7%). Part-time attendance was 15 (2.3%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 650 | 15 | 665 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lyon receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Lyon #649 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lyon by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lyon Diversity Guide.
Lyon has a total of 134 student athletes, 73 men and 61 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,843,269 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,843,269 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lyon College Athletics