Lyon College
Batesville, AR
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 576
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Highest degree awarded:
Bachelor's
Religious Affiliation:
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 27.21%
Male/Female: 57% / 43% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.6% (2015)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Considered but not required
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 57.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 35.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 26.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 17.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 57.5%
Black: 6.4%
Hispanic: 9.6%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.6%
Unknown race: 14.9%
Black: 6.4%
Hispanic: 9.6%
Asian: 1.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 0.7%
Non-resident alien: 7.6%
Unknown race: 14.9%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $33,415
In-State tuition: $30,414Out-of-State tuition: $30,414
Estimated books and supplies: $1,500 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,730 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $10,730 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,500 (2022)
Average Family Income: $68,281 (2017)
Median Family Income: $51,394 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 38.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 59.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $228 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $8,087 |
| $30k-48k | $8,582 |
| $48k-75k | $12,492 |
| $75k-110k | $12,828 |
| $110k+ | $12,560 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 37%6-year graduation rate: 46%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 94.7% (2019)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $9,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 74.8% (2017) |
| @5 year | 77.9% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 64.5% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 69.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation:Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $38,148 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 19 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 14 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 30 | $33,249 ($2,771) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Anthropology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 20 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,783Full time faculty: 86%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 10.0
School's endowment start of year: $97,668,919 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $108,524,843 (2022)