Lyon College

Non-profit

Public

Regional

With an average class size of only 15 students, Lyon College is a great choice for prospective learners who want an individualized academic experience. Undergraduates can select from 17 majors, 14 concentrations, and 23 minors. Academic programs include a concentration in military science and a minor in Celtic studies. All degree-seekers complete a robust core curriculum that emphasizes English, history, and the natural sciences. Lyon boasts 14 honor societies for learners who maintain excellent grades. Student life at this Arkansas college also features intramural sports like archery, lacrosse, and disc golf. Learners approaching graduation -- as well as alumni -- can visit the career center to receive resume critiques or practice interviewing skills. Advisors also help students create a personal brand they can present to prospective employers. Lyon requires that applicants submit a high school diploma and ACT or SAT scores. Students interested in college-funded financial aid opportunities should submit the YOUniversal Scholarship Application by the June 1 deadline.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

78% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

85% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

68% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Required
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Considered (not required)
Letter of recommendation:
Not required or recommended
High school GPA:
Required
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Considered (not required)
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Considered (not required)

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

28k

Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

97%

Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

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Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields

Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences

Architecture And Related Services

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

Engineering

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

Health Professions And Related Programs

History

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

Legal Professions And Studies

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts