Lyon College — acceptance rate 66%, tuition $29,900Lyon College campus, Batesville, AR. Photo: Lyoncollege, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
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Rating Context:⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.
Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the
Outcomes Score (B)
which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 56%
Outcomes
B
68/100
Affordability
F
21/100
Resources
C+
62/100
Experience
A
84/100
Prestige
F
29/100
Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology
Quick Stats
584
Total Enrollment
56%
Graduation Rate
68%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
66%
Acceptance Rate
N/A
Avg Net Price
Earnings, Debt & Completion
What happens to students who enroll at Lyon College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.
$44,232
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$37,629
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$21,500
Median debt at graduation
46.8%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
24
Median ACT
40.6%
Students receiving Pell grants
Typical debt at graduation equals about 49% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.
Earnings rank: 37th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (AR wage index 0.72). This drives the Outcome Rating.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.
For parents & investors
The Lyon College Town Property Report
Avg home value near campus: $177,105
Avg rent near campus: $863/mo — vs ~$641/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 72501 (3.8% cap, Batesville)
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Costs & Financial Aid
Tuition & Fees
Category
In-State
Out-of-State
Tuition
$29,900
$29,900
Room
$5,770
Board
$5,760
Total Cost (On-Campus)
$45,750
$45,750
Financial Aid
100%
Receive Any Aid
43%
Receive Pell Grants
76%
Take Out Loans
N/A
Avg Net Price
Programs & Career Paths
Top Degree Programs
Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.
Lyon College has an acceptance rate of 66%.
This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Lyon College?
Tuition at Lyon College is
$29,900 for in-state students
and $29,900 for out-of-state students
.
What is the graduation rate at Lyon College?
The graduation rate at Lyon College is 56%.
This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.
Is Lyon College a good school?
Lyon College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C).
Our rating evaluates five key factors:
Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition
Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.
How many students attend Lyon College?
Lyon College has a total enrollment of 584 students.
Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
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