Putting a price on a college is relatively easy; determining its value is tougher.
US News and World Report along with other independent news media rank colleges on the basis of various statistics. By these measures, Lyon fares well. This past year Lyon ranked in the tier of what USN&WR calls America’s “best liberal arts colleges”—15th in terms of value.
That’s great – but it doesn’t tell the whole story.
College is about more than statistics; it’s about stories, dreams, aspiration and discovery. Lyon College can show you some great stats. But our students can tell you even better stories about their personal and professional growth and maturation.
Lyon’s academic curriculum is designed to develop character as well as intellect; it’s intended to prepare you for a lifetime of personal growth, professional fulfillment and service. Lyon graduates are sought by employers and welcomed by graduate and professional schools. For example, our medical and law school admission rates are more than 90 percent. Did we mention that almost all of our graduates complete their degrees in four years?
The Lyon community beyond the classroom is shaped by three key institutions: the Honor System, the Social System and the distinctive Residential House System. These provide daily lesson in integrity and responsibility while fostering those skills required for independent living.
Finally, Lyon is located in a beautiful college town, Batesville, Ark., that provides a welcoming, safe and convenient environment in which to live and grow as well as abundant opportunities for outdoor activities.