Building a better world. Starting in Arkansas.

Lyon College is a small, private liberal arts college, widely recognized for its outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus, and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged, and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.

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Lyon College

By the Numbers
32

majors, 24 minors, and concentrations including a build-your-own degree path.

99%

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10:1

Student-to-Faculty Ratio

91%

of grads are employed or in grad school within six months

15

Average Class Size

80.7%

medical school acceptance rate over the last 20 years—almost double the national average of 41%

4.5

Miles of Hiking and Biking Trails on Campus

1872

Founded in Batesville, Arkansas

Academic Programs

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Business & Economics

Broaden your understanding of human culture by examining the economic principles behind social, organizational and individual decision-making.

Computer Science, Physics & Math

Develop vital tools for understanding the world and a foundation for lifelong inquiry, creativity and experimentation.

Fine Arts

Sharpen the tools, skills and techniques necessary to explore and examine their creative, critical and analytic voice.

Humanities

Discover new and old theories regarding literature, language, culture and art.

Language & Literature

Prepare to be critical readers, creative writers, and conscious citizens by analyzing the style and content of a text to studying new cultures and traditions.

Natural Sciences

Develop their abilities to observe, analyze and problem-solve. They learn to investigate the universe from a subatomic level to a cosmic level.

Nursing

At Lyon College, we understand that nursing is more than just a profession; it's a calling to make a meaningful impact on patient care. Our Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN) program is designed to empower you with the knowledge, skills, and dispositions that employers value most.

Psychology & Education

Be an active participant in bettering the lives of those around you.
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