Lyon College
PO Box 2317Batesville, AR 72503-2317
http://www.lyon.edu
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| Overview | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private institution |
| Year Founded | 1872 |
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian |
| Undergrad Students | 488 |
| Endowment | 42,806,300 |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Application Fee | 25 |
| Selectivity | More selective |
| Application Deadline | Rolling |
| Tuition | 14,860 |
| Room/Board | 6,270 |
| Services | |
|---|---|
| Associated Firms | Acxiom Corp.; Alltel; Arkansas Eastman Company (division of Eastman Chemical); Arvest Bank; Stephens Inc.; Wal-Mart |
| Campus Safety | 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
| Career Services | on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
| Museums | The 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 Services | nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
| Museums | The 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 Subs | 625 |
| # of Books | 146,280 |
| Graduate Job Placement Statistics | |
| within 6 months | 32% |
| within one year | 56% |
| within two years | 54% |
| Campus Life | |
| Students in fraternities | 10% |
| Students in sororities | 13% |
| Campus Size | 136 acres |
| College housing offered | Yes |
| Students in college housing | 76% |
| College housing types | coed dorms (22%), women's dorms (21%), men's dorms (34%), apartment for single students (23%), other housing options (0%) |
| Popular Events | Arkansas Scottish Festival (late April), Homecoming (late October) |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis, Tennessee (120), Little Rock, Arkansas (90) |
| Nearest Train | Walnut Ridge, Arkansas (55) |
| Army ROTC | Not offered |
| Navy ROTC | Not offered |
| Extracurricular | |
| Students activities | choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook |
| Number of Organizations | 44 |
| # of fraternities | 3 |
| # of sororities | 2 |
| Students in fraternities | 10% |
| Students in sororities | 13% |
| Student Papers | (Appears as submitted by school) Highlander (bi-weekly) |
| Honor Societies | Alpha 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 |
