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Lyon College
- 2300 Highland Road
- Batesville, AR 72501
- OPEID College Code: 00108800
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- General Phone: (870) 793-9813
- President: Walter B. Roettger
- Website: www.lyon.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 497
- College Mascot: Scots
Note: Men's Team - College Mascot: Pipers
Note: Women's Team 
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Presbyterian Church (Usa)
- Mission Statement
- Lyon College offers a liberal arts education of superior quality in a personalized setting. A selective, independent, undergraduate, residential teaching and learning community affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), Lyon encourages the free intellectual inquiry essential to social, ethical and spiritual growth. With a rich scholarly and religious heritage, Lyon develops, in a culture of honor, responsible citizens and leaders committed to continued personal growth and service.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Recommended
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 296 | 560 | 856 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 206 (70%) | 381 (68%) | 587 (69%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 58 (28%) | 84 (22%) | 142 (24%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 23 | 16% |
| ACT ® Exam | 134 | 94% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 505 | 585 |
| SAT ® Math | 505 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 22 | 27 |
| ACT ® English | 22 | 28 |
| ACT ® Math | 22 | 26 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 95% | 59% | 43% | 100% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,584 | $2,246 | $3,686 | $9,458 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.7% | 3.8% | 9.0% |
| Number in Default | 3 | 5 | 10 |
| Number in Repayment | 167 | 129 | 110 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $15,960 | $14,860 | $13,905 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $15,960 | $14,860 | $13,905 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,644 | $6,270 | $6,085 |
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $25,404 | $23,930 | $22,790 |
| Out of State | $25,404 | $23,930 | $22,790 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $16,960 | $15,860 | $14,905 |
| Out of State | $16,960 | $15,860 | $14,905 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $16,960 | $15,860 | $14,905 |
| Out of State | $16,960 | $15,860 | $14,905 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | |
|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | |
| Biology, Biological Sciences | 15 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | |
| Accounting | 9 |
| Business Administration and Management | 18 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 2 |
| Finance | 2 |
| Human Resources Management, Personnel Administration | 5 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | |
| Computer Science | 3 |
| English Language and Literature | |
| English Language and Literature | 9 |
| Foreign Languages and Literature | |
| French Language and Literature | 2 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 2 |
| History | |
| History | 10 |
| Mathematics and Statistics | |
| Mathematics | 3 |
| Physical Sciences | |
| Chemistry | 3 |
| Psychology | |
| Psychology | 9 |
| Social Sciences | |
| Economics | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 4 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | |
| Drama and Theatre Arts | 3 |
| Fine Studio Arts | 2 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 497 Undergraduate: 497
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 232 Female: 265
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 232 Female: 265
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 468 Part-Time: 29
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 468 Part-Time: 29
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 11 | 2% |
| American Indian | 8 | 2% |
| Black | 13 | 3% |
| Asian | 5 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2% |
| White | 413 | 83% |
| Unknown | 38 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 206 | 41% |
| Ages 20-21 | 189 | 38% |
| Ages 22-24 | 58 | 12% |
| Ages 25-29 | 9 | 2% |
| Ages 30-34 | 5 | 1% |
| Ages 35-39 | 12 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 8 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 0.8% |
| Age Uknown | 6 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 172 | 142 | 30 |
| Faculty Status | 58 | 44 | 14 |
| Tenured Faculty | 25 | 25 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 58 | 44 | 14 |
| Primarily Instruction | 58 | 44 | 14 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 32 | 30 | 2 |
| Other Professionals | 26 | 21 | 5 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 56 | 47 | 9 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 26 | 20 | 6 |
| Skilled Crafts | 9 | 9 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 15 | 13 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,002 (44) | $54,750 (34) | $51,459 (10) |
| Professor | $67,347 (9) | $67,591 (8) | $65,395 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $54,265 (19) | $54,459 (13) | $53,845 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,565 (14) | $48,149 (12) | $44,063 (2) |
| Instructor | $36,500 (2) | $35,000 (1) | $38,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,002 (44) | $54,750 (34) | $51,459 (10) |
| Professor | $67,347 (9) | $67,591 (8) | $65,395 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $54,265 (19) | $54,459 (13) | $53,845 (6) |
| Assistant Professor | $47,565 (14) | $48,149 (12) | $44,063 (2) |
| Instructor | $36,500 (2) | $35,000 (1) | $38,000 (1) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $932,042 | $445,424 | $486,618 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 48% | 52% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 175 | 95 | 80 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 171 | 93 | 78 |
| Baseball | 41 | 41 | - |
| Basketball | 26 | 13 | 13 |
| Golf | 12 | 7 | 5 |
| Soccer | 43 | 21 | 22 |
| Softball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 11 | 6 | 5 |
| Cross Country | 17 | 7 | 10 |
| Volleyball | 11 | - | 11 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $22,170 | $21,030 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $11,653 | $6,159 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 20 | 10 | 10 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Cross Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 23%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 55% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 45% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 60% |
| American Indian | 100% |
| Black | - |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 57% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
