Lyon College is a small, private, liberal arts college, widely recognized for our outstanding academic reputation, beautiful campus, and vibrant community. We produce experienced, engaged, and successful graduates who lead lives of impact.
majors, minors and concentrations including a build-your-own degree path.
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Student-to-Faculty Ratio
of 2021 grads were employed or in grad school within six months
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medical school acceptance rate over the last 20 years—more than double the national average of 41%
Miles of Hiking and Biking Trails on Campus
Founded in Batesville, Arkansas
Broaden your understanding of human culture by examining the economic principles behind social, organizational and individual decision-making.
Develop vital tools for understanding the world and a foundation for lifelong inquiry, creativity and experimentation.
Sharpen the tools, skills and techniques necessary to explore and examine their creative, critical and analytic voice.
Discover new and old theories regarding literature, language, culture and art.
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.
Develop their abilities to observe, analyze and problem-solve. They learn to investigate the universe from a subatomic level to a cosmic level.
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.
Be an active participant in bettering the lives of those around you.
Lyon College junior Art major Rylee Smith, of Van Buren, recently earned third place in the 7th Annual Plein on Main competition hosted by Gallery 246 in downtown Batesville.
Smith’s award-...
Former Arkansas College (now Lyon College) basketball players from the Coach R.C. “Dick” Winningham era will reunite on Nov. 16 at Lyon College, where they...
The Lyon College Symphonic Winds Ensemble will join forces with the Subiaco Academy Jazz Ensemble for a concert at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14, in Sloan Auditorium of the Brown...
Thursday, November 7, 2024 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Friday, November 8, 2024 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM