Lyon College

PO Box 2317
Batesville, AR 72503-2317
http://www.lyon.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1872
Religious AffiliationPresbyterian
Undergrad Students488
Endowment42,806,300
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee25
SelectivityMore selective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition14,860
Room/Board6,270
Services
Associated FirmsAcxiom Corp.; Alltel; Arkansas Eastman Company (division of Eastman Chemical); Arvest Bank; Stephens Inc.; Wal-Mart
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsThe Grigsby House (c. 1867), a log house moved from nearby Bethesda, Arkansas, is used for folklore and local history classes. The Kresge Gallery in the Alphin Building presents traveling art exhibits. The Regional Studies Center provides information on Ozark culture and history.
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsThe Grigsby House (c. 1867), a log house moved from nearby Bethesda, Arkansas, is used for folklore and local history classes. The Kresge Gallery in the Alphin Building presents traveling art exhibits. The Regional Studies Center provides information on Ozark culture and history.
Periodical Subs625
# of Books146,280
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months32%
within one year56%
within two years54%
Campus Life
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities13%
Campus Size136 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing76%
College housing typescoed dorms (22%), women's dorms (21%), men's dorms (34%), apartment for single students (23%), other housing options (0%)
Popular EventsArkansas Scottish Festival (late April), Homecoming (late October)
Nearest AirportMemphis, Tennessee (120), Little Rock, Arkansas (90)
Nearest TrainWalnut Ridge, Arkansas (55)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations44
# of fraternities3
# of sororities2
Students in fraternities10%
Students in sororities13%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Highlander (bi-weekly)
Honor SocietiesAlpha Chi, Mortar Board, Alpha Psi Omega, Chi Beta Phi, Kappa Delta Pi, Omicron Delta Epsilon, Phi Alpha Theta, Psi Chi, Sigma Tau Delta
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Campus Ministry Board, Baptist Collegiate Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministries, Episcopalian Fellowship, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Presbyterian Fellowship, Wesley Fellowship
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Black Students' Association, International Students' Association
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) American Chemical Society - Student Affiliate, Amnesty International, Art Students' Society, Club Med (pre-medical), Erosophic Society (literary), Gay-Straight Alliance, Honor Council, Hyde Park Players, Interfraternity Council, Lyon Ambassadors (admissions office volunteers), Lyon Cheerleaders, Lyon Concert Choir, Lyon Office of Volunteer Education, Lyonnex Computer Club, Model U. N. , Panhellenic Council, Promoting Overall Wellness (P. O. W. ), Residence Life staff, Scot yearbook, Scottish Heritage (bagpipe band and Highland Dance troupe), Social Council, Student Activities Council, Student Government Association, X-Treme Adventure Squad, Young Democrats