- Acceptance rate: 63% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $22,675 a year (2022–23)
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Lyon College reported an acceptance rate of 63% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lyon College reviews each application.
Lyon College GPA requirements
Lyon College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lyon College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lyon College acceptance rate
Lyon College admitted 1,038 of 1,654 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 63%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lyon College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Batesville, Arkansas, with 657 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Lyon College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Not considered |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Lyon College didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Lyon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $22,675 a year at Lyon College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Lyon College?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lyon College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is Lyon College hard to get into?
It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Lyon College admitted 63% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How many applicants get into Lyon College?
Lyon College's acceptance rate was 63% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,038 of 1,654 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Lyon College?
Lyon College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Is Lyon College test optional?
Check Lyon College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lyon College was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
How important is GPA for getting into Lyon College?
A lot: Lyon College requires high school GPA. It considers college preparatory program and essay or personal statement if you send them. It doesn't consider high school record, high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does it matter at Lyon College if a parent went there?
No. Lyon College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Lyon College ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. Lyon College doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Lyon College give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Lyon College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
What is the average net price at Lyon College?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $22,675 a year at Lyon College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Lyon College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lyon CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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