P.O. Box 2317
Batesville, AK 72503

Founded in 1872, Lyon College is an independent, co-educational, undergraduate liberal arts college. Lyon College offers a close-knit community and endowed international studies program. Accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, this Arkansas Presbyterian College has been ranked among the nation's best liberal arts colleges by U.S. News and World Report.

Students at Lyon College can pursue a bachelor's degree in accounting, art, biology, business administration, chemistry, computer science, economics, elementary education, English, environmental studies, history, mathematics, music, political science, psychology, religion and philosophy, Spanish, and theater. Students also have the option to design an individualized major or to supplement their education through research, internships, and study abroad.

Student life is an important component of the Lyon College experience, with nearly 90 percent of student residing on campus. The athletics department at Lyon College offers six men's teams and seven women's teams competing at the varsity level. In addition, students can participate in more than 40 organizations on campus, including Greek life, academic and professional clubs, and service organizations.

Quick Facts:

Full-time faculty teach most classes, and more than 90 percent hold the highest degree in their field.

Approximately 500 students are enrolled at Lyon College, with a student-to-faculty ratio of about 10:1.

The student body at Lyon College represents more than 20 states and 15 countries.

More than 70 percent of incoming freshmen ranked in the top 25 percent of their high school class.

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