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Lyon College

Private nonprofit Batesville, AR · Town · Southeast · 100% data reported · Agent Insights
51%
Graduation Rate
$44,232
Earnings (10yr)
$19,616
Net Price
63%
Acceptance Rate

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Overview

Lyon College has an enrollment of just 648 students, offering a tight-knit community for those seeking a personalized college experience. With a 63% acceptance rate, the college welcomes a diverse group of students to its Arkansas campus.

The 10-year earnings for Lyon graduates average $44,232, indicating a solid return on investment for students. While the graduation rate stands at 51%, it's essential to note the college's commitment to student success and support services, particularly for low-income students, as evidenced by a 41% Pell Grant rate.

The net price to attend Lyon College is $19,616, with median student debt at $21,500. Graduates in fields like Biology, Business, and Computer Science typically thrive here, benefiting from a focused curriculum and the college's supportive environment. Students who value close faculty interaction and a community-oriented atmosphere will find Lyon a fitting choice.

Rankings

How Lyon Compares

Dot right of center = above national average.

NATIONAL AVGGraduation51%Earnings 10yr$44KNet Price$20KRetention71%Median Debt$22KPell Grant Rate41%

Net Price by Family Income

What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.

$16K$0-30K$17K$30-48K$17K$48-75K$23K$110K+

Cost & Financial Aid

$31,000
In-State Tuition
$31,000
Out-of-State
$19,616
Avg Net Price
$21,500
Median Debt
41%
Pell Grant Rate
64%
Federal Loan Rate

What Families Actually Pay

$16,084
Family Income $0–$30K
$16,695
Family Income $30K–$48K
$17,348
Family Income $48K–$75K
$23,391
Family Income $110K+

Graduate Outcomes

$37,629
6 Years After Entry
$42,733
8 Years
$44,232
10 Years
0.49x
Debt-to-Earnings
62%
Earning > $25K

Earnings Trajectory

$37,629 6yr $42,733 8yr $44,232 10yr

Social Capital

Data: Opportunity Insights Social Capital Atlas

1.44
Economic Connectedness
Cross-class friendships
-0.04
Friending Bias
Lower = more inclusive
7.4%
Volunteering Rate
1.00
Support Ratio
Community support

Academics & Admissions

Acceptance Rate 63%
Retention Rate 71%
ACT Midpoint 24
Full-Time Faculty 80%
Faculty Salary (mo) $6,336
Diversity Index 0.87
First-Gen Students 30%

Top Programs

Biology & Biomedical 23%
Business & Marketing 20%
Computer Science & IT 10%
Psychology 7%
Social Sciences 7%
Education 6%
Visual & Performing Arts 5%
English & Literature 4%