Lyon College: Liberal Arts College in Arkansas

Lyon College: Liberal Arts College in Arkansas
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
%
Receive Scholarships & Aid
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
Go Beyond Boundaries
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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Lyon College Students Race for a Cause
Monday, April 20, 2026
The Lyon College Political Science Club and Alpha Chi Honor Society teamed up Saturday morning for “Race the Dr. for Help and Hope,” a community-focused event held at Bryan Lake that...
Lyon College to Host Faculty Lecture on Social Entrepreneurship
Friday, April 17, 2026
Building a career and making a positive impact can go hand in hand, and
Lyon
College
will explore that idea at its next faculty colloquium on Friday, April 24, at 4 p.m. in Nucor...
Lyon College Sets Lyon Launch Accepted Student Days
Thursday, April 16, 2026
Lyon
College
will host its annual
Lyon
Launch accepted student days on Friday, April 24, and Friday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., welcoming newly admitted students and...
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday
,
April
22
,
2026
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Should Government Regulate Platforms to prevent the spread of harmful misinformation?
Wednesday
,
April
22
,
2026
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Music Department Studio Showcase in Sloan Auditorium
Thursday
,
April
23
,
2026
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Chapel Hour
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