Lyon College: Statistics
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| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| # 3143 of 13,329 | In the World |
| # 883 of 2,137 | In North America |
| # 815 of 2,128 | In the United States |
| # 7 of 1 | In Batesville |
| # 1395 of 1,632 | For Radiation Therapy |
| Top 1-3 | For 12 other topics |
Quick Review
Acceptance rate
63%
Average SAT
1,240
Average ACT
27
Avg. cost to attend
$19,872 /y
Aid receiving
100%
Undergraduates
657
Graduates
2
Male:Female Ratio
56:44
Religion
Presbyterian Church (USA)
Type
Privatenot-for-profit
Highest Degree
Master's degree
Website
Acceptance rate & Admissions
Lyon College has an acceptance rate of 63% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63% | 63% | 63% |
| Applicants | 1,654 | 128 | 104 |
| Admissions | 1,038 | 128 | 104 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 234 | 128 | 104 |
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school record | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| ■ White | 34% |
|---|---|
| ■ Nonresident Alien | 8% |
| ■ Asian | 1% |
| ■ Hispanic | 6% |
| ■ Black or African American | 7% |
| ■ Unknown | 42% |
Lyon College majors
Lyon College has granted 104 bachelor's degrees across 20 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lyon College.
| Major | Bachelor |
|---|---|
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 24 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 18 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 11 |
| Computer Science | 10 |
| Psychology, General | 7 |
| Economics, General | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 |
| Accounting | 3 |
| Data Science, General | 3 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 |
| Chemistry, General | 2 |
| History, General | 2 |
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 |
| Anthropology, General | 1 |
| Education, General | 1 |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, General | 1 |
| Music, General | 1 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 1 |
| Grand Total | 104 |
Publications & Citations
Lyon College has published 3,095 scientific papers with 89,774 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Medicine, Chemistry, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, and Genetics.
Publication / Citation count by topic
| Biology |
1,578
/ 46,516
|
|---|---|
| Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
1,332
/ 47,717
|
| Medicine |
1,323
/ 46,374
|
| Chemistry |
1,130
/ 51,388
|
| Engineering |
937
/ 45,856
|
| Physics |
934
/ 43,985
|
| Computer Science |
905
/ 21,395
|
| Environmental Science |
821
/ 18,350
|
| Philosophy |
817
/ 12,154
|
| Genetics |
738
/ 28,310
|
| Biochemistry |
722
/ 18,606
|
| Psychology |
573
/ 41,194
|
| Quantum and Particle physics |
565
/ 13,572
|
| Pathology |
565
/ 30,948
|
| Political Science |
555
/ 8,991
|
| Organic chemistry |
537
/ 10,940
|
| Geology |
465
/ 10,449
|
| Materials Science |
457
/ 29,995
|
| Geography and Cartography |
435
/ 8,213
|
| Surgery |
421
/ 15,334
|
| Mathematics |
415
/ 12,376
|
| Sociology |
414
/ 30,458
|
| Law |
414
/ 8,603
|
| History |
362
/ 7,128
|
| Statistics |
334
/ 11,295
|
| Business |
326
/ 6,648
|
| Immunology |
310
/ 16,267
|
| Psychiatry |
309
/ 11,324
|
| Paleontology |
306
/ 8,637
|
| Radiology |
270
/ 12,680
|
| Artificial Intelligence (AI) |
269
/ 3,882
|
| Archaeology |
268
/ 6,582
|
| Ecology |
257
/ 6,821
|
| Optics |
247
/ 6,604
|
| Neuroscience |
242
/ 6,239
|
| Linguistics |
239
/ 4,195
|
| Economics |
221
/ 5,898
|
| Art & Design |
213
/ 5,716
|
| Oncology |
189
/ 15,400
|
| Metallurgy |
188
/ 3,286
|
Annual publication & citation counts
4 Notable alumni
1. Allie Beth Martin
1914-1976 (aged 62)
librarian
Allie Beth Martin was an American librarian, educator, politician, and author. In 1990, she was named one of the 100 most influential people in the field of library science by American Libraries. She was the first director of the Tulsa City-County Library, from 1963 until her death, and was known for her ground-breaking library improvement programs.
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2. William Allan Oldfield
1874-1928 (aged 54)
lawyer
politician
William Allan Oldfield was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Arkansas from 1909 until his death.
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3. Garrard Conley
1985-. (aged 41)
writer
Garrard Conley is an American author and LGBTQ activist known for his autobiography Boy Erased: A Memoir, recounting his childhood as part of a fundamentalist family in Arkansas that enrolled him in conversion therapy. The book was adapted for the 2018 film, Boy Erased.
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4. Judd Deere
1987-. (aged 39)
politician
Judson Porter Deere is an American political advisor who served as deputy assistant to the president and White House deputy press secretary in the administration of Donald Trump.
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All 4 notable alumni
General Info & Contacts
Alternative names
LC
Founded
1872
Motto
Perseverantia Omnia Vincent Deo VolentePerseverance Conquers All, God Willing
Colors
white, red
Academic calendar
Semesters
Total staff
216
Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Address
2300 Highland Road Batesville, Arkansas, 72501 United States
City Population
11,000
Phone
8703077000
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